"Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4

Of late it seems that I am continually drawn to chapter 4 of Philippians. It is the Apostle Paul's appeal us to partake of the peace that is available to Believes in Christ. In Vs. 1-3 Paul speaks of peace with the brethren through unity; Vs. 4-9 speaks of the secrets of having peace with God; Vs. 10-19 speaks of peace in all circumstances through the power of Christ; and in Vs. 21 all the glory is given to our God and Father.
In Vs. 20-23 Paul concludes the letter. Read, study and lay hold of the joy of this chapter and be greatly blessed.

We have cause to rejoice because--
We have God's word:
"Your words were found and I ate them,
And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts." Jeremiah 15:16

We have assurance:
Jesus on the return of the seventy:
"Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirit are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." Luke 10:19-20 (Read the whole scenario Vs. 1-24.)

We have salvation:
In the parable of the Lost Sheep.
"What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders rejoicing.
And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have fund my sheep which was lost!'
I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need not repentance."
Luke 15:4-7 (Read the parable of the Lost Coin, Vs. 8-10 as well.)

Places of rejoicing--
In 1 Chronicles 16:10, a praise psalm of David, the Believer with David, rejoices in his/her heart:
"Glory in His holy name;
Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord!"

In the soul:
"And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord; It shall rejoice in His salvation." Psalm 35:9

In the earth:
"The Lord reigns;
Let the earth rejoice;
Let the multitude of isles be glad!" Psalm 97:1

In God's people:
"This is the day which the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

In a believing spirit:
In Mary's song in Luke 1:46-55, Vs. 46-47 says, "...My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior."

In Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, he gives some instructions for holy living Vs. 5:12-22, Vs 16 tells them and us too, "Rejoice always."

Let us do just that! Why? Because Jesus is our life and light!  He Himself is our joy!
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full." John 15:11

Things may not always be as we would like, but we rejoice for -- "We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28

Hallelujah and Amen!