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Billy Graham's Daily Devotion

Rejoice in Him

January 16, 2013

I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
–Habakkuk 3:18

Christians are supposed to be happy persons! Our generation has become well versed in Christian terminology, but is remiss in the actual practice of Christ’s principles and teachings. Hence, our greatest need today is not more Christianity but more true Christians. The world can argue against Christianity as an institution, but there is no convincing argument against a person who, through the Spirit of God, has been made Christlike. Such a person is a living rebuke to the selfishness, rationalism, and materialism of the day. Jesus said to the woman at Jacob’s well, “Whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst.” This sin-sick, disillusioned woman was the symbol of the whole race. Her longings were our longings! Her heart-cry was our heart-cry! Her disillusionment was our disillusionment! Her sin was our sin! But her Savior can be our Savior! Her forgiveness can be our forgiveness! Her joy can be our joy!

Prayer for the day

My soul delights in You, my God, and my Redeemer.

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20 Comments

nancy says 1.21.2013, 10:20 a.m.

amen

MADUGULA RAMAKUMAR says 1.18.2013, 8:58 p.m.

iam reading every day these devotionals and getting spiritual blessings , please pray about INDIA thank u MADUGULA.RAMAKUMAR

VIJAYKUMAR says 1.16.2013, 1:41 p.m.

IN HIS PRESENCE IS FULLNESS OF JOY AND AT HIS RIGHT HAND THERE ARE PLEASURES FOR - EVERMORE.WHEN I SPEND MORE TIME WITH THE LORD IN PRAYER, I AM VERY HAPPY TILL I PRAY AGAIN.FROM INDIA.

yuzhang says 7.16.2012, 07:59 a.m.

Hallelujah!

Deepak from India says 1.16.2012, 2:56 p.m.

Hallelujah! Let us rejoice in God our Savior as He rejoices in us. Let us obey and serve Him who died for us. He was willing to be killed by us in order to forgive us! WOW!

Joe says 1.16.2012, 08:33 a.m.

Amen

Gerry says 1.16.2012, 07:44 a.m.

When we," practice what we preach" the world can see the true Joy of Christ in our lives.

Marty says 1.16.2012, 07:36 a.m.

The Word say "do not forsake the gathering of the brethren". If for that reason alone, I am driven to physically gather with the body of Christians. God has blessed me with a wonderful church in which to join with fellow believers in worship/study.

Richmond says 1.16.2012, 06:31 a.m.

I thank Lord that whatever I ask from him he always give me, pray for me to be able to have a strong relationship with God.

Annie says 1.16.2012, 01:18 a.m.

Dear LORD, Your Word declares, That You are able to keep us from falling and present us before Your Throne with exceeding Joy (Jude 24). We are sustain by the LIVING WATER and BREAD OF LIFE, and we will never be thirsty or hungry. THANK YOU JESUS!

Annie says 1.16.2012, 00:40 a.m.

DEAR LORD, WET THIS DRY AND THIRSTY WORLD WITH YOUR LIVING WATER.....! Our hearts desire is for YOU JESUS.....! Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not Thy law (Psalms 119:136). We love You, Lord Jesus....., Amen!

Annie says 1.13.2012, 2:44 p.m.

I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever. I will praise Thee for ever because Thou hast done it: and I will wait on Thy name; for it is good before Thy saints (Psalms 52:8-9). I will bless Your Holy name!

mick says 1.6.2012, 2:43 p.m.

The "happiness is" theme is controlled by our relationship with our Savior!

LInda says 1.1.2012, 7:09 p.m.

This reminds me of Rejoice in the Lord for he is good. I sing to the Lord when Im in the car, I praise him all the time but especially in the car. Its my time just me and God.

Christian says 1.16.2011, 2:56 p.m.

Dear Fran, I read Rev Billy Graham's response to numerous people who have asked similar questions. These are just a few from the "My Answers" section of this website. I pray that you may soon find a loving church where you can minister to the brothers and sisters of our family in Christ. God bless!http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=6172http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=4971http://www.billygraham.org/articlepage.asp?articleid=7528

Kathy says 1.16.2011, 11:56 a.m.

I have true love again in our Lord and Savior after wondering what my purpose in this life was. I thought I new better than He did, thought I was not good enough after leaving the church. He never left me, always guided me. Church is where we get our spiritual nurturing, our help when we are in need. I am looking for a new church and pray for guidance in leading my family and friends to the Lord.

vaiana reskin (FB) says 1.16.2011, 11:53 a.m.

Dear Fran, I have a friend that used to come to church but now would rather stay home and watch the pastors preaching on TV. I myself enjoy watching some of the preaching on TV, but in my heart, I believe that God also wants us to worship with other believers. To be in unison and to be accountable, and to support each other and lift each other up in prayers. Pray and ask the Lord to give you the desire to go back to church. Sister in the Lord.

Gerry says 1.16.2011, 08:28 a.m.

Do your best to let the joy of your light shine. We are Christ's ambassador's and his children. The world is watching so lets allow them to see what a truly magnificent journey we are on. Thankyou Lord for the honour of being a member of your Holy family.

Fran says 1.16.2011, 08:14 a.m.

I used to go to Church every Sunday but got out of the habit sveral months ago. I loved it! I don't understand why I can't seem to get motivated anymore. Like today. Do people really have to go to to Church to be a true Christian I wonder? I am going back, but I know many people that don't go. I think I should WANT to go, if I'm serious about Christ. Also wondering how the Mother To Be from yesterday is doing?

sam says 1.16.2011, 01:58 a.m.

Every biblical episode has a reflection in todays day to day life for us to apply and ponder on. For us to heed, as told by the beggar in paradise to the rich man in hellish misery. Lest we meet the fate of the rich man.

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