78. Rejoice In Every Good Thing From God

Deuteronomy 24-27

And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house, thou, and the Levite, and the stranger that is among you.   Deuteronomy 26:11

Every good thing which we have is from God. It is easy to get used to good things and even to expect good things because God delights to give us good things. But do you take them for granted? Do you become so accustomed to the goodness of God to you and to those around you that you forget to rejoice in them and give thanks to the one who has given them to you? God doesn't just give good things as in stuff. The blessings of daily life such as air to breathe, eyes to see, ears to hear, etc. are all good things from God! A house to live in, a car to drive, electricity, running water, family and friends, a good church and church family. The best of all things only God can give are salvation and His word and His Holy Spirit! As a child of God, you can't live a good life for Christ without Him yet how many times do you neglect to rejoice in what He has given you and complain for more? The only thing you in and of yourself deserve is an eternity separated from God in hell. But He gave His Son to die for you and to take away your sins so you can live forever with Him in heaven! If you have nothing else to your name, and no other blessings, that good thing alone is enough to rejoice in! God is so good to give good things to you, your house, and all those around you. There is always something to rejoice in!

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