With all the things that are going on in the world right now, the Lord has led me back to a message I shared 10 years ago on May 13, 2013.  I hope it blesses you as it did me.

“This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”  Psalm 118:34

Yesterday is gone and tomorrow is to come, today is now!  So let’s do just what the Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 4:4,
“Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice!”

Let the peace of Christ fill your heart so that it overflows and splashes joy on all those around you.

Are there those of you whose hearts are heavy?  God has made provision for this.  He has given us,
“…The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness…”  Isaiah 61:3  

Are you standing  today between two thieves -- guilt and/or regret of yesterday and fear of tomorrow?  This is not a place for a child of God. Neither thief has the right to steal the peace Christ has given and is to the Believer.

As for yesterday, take whatever is concerning your heart to the throne of grace and let the Lord minister His cleansing forgiveness and righteousness.
1 John 1:9 says that,
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Then, as with Paul,
“…Press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 3:14

As for tomorrow’s fears and anxieties, Jesus in Matthew 6:34 says, 
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

And could it be that most, if not all, those fears never come to pass?  So why waste the joy of today?  Even if they should happen, the Lord is in control and this is sure,
“And we know that all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”  Romans 8:28

We belong to a Good God who loves us beyond measure and who has provided for our needs.  How can we not rejoice in Him and this day that He has graciously given us?!

Blessings of joy and peace to all, not only today, but for all our todays to come.  Amen