2 Timothy 4:3-5 CSB – For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, will multiply teachers for themselves because they have an itch to hear what they want to hear. 4 They will turn away from hearing the truth and will turn aside to myths. 5 But as for you, exercise self-control in everything, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.

Proverbs 15:15 CSB – All the days of the oppressed are miserable, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.

Proverbs 17:22 CSB – A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 18:14 CSB – A person’s spirit can endure sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?

A Spirit of Continually Feasting? Why Does it Matter?

Joy is what we’re made for.

Philippians 4:4 CSB – Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

John 16:33 CSB – Jesus commanded, You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”

Hebrews 1:9 CSB – has anointed you with the oil of joy beyond your companions

A Spirit of Continually Feasting is Core to You Leading People to Jesus

Psalm 51:8,12-13 CSB – David prayed

Let me hear joy and gladness;
let the bones you have crushed rejoice.

Restore the joy of your salvation to me,
and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit.
13 Then I will teach the rebellious your ways,
and sinners will return to you.

Acts 2:46-47 CSB says they met together with joyful and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Every day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

3 Keys to a Life of Continual Feasting

Confidence in Forgiveness

Proverbs 14:10 CSB – The heart knows its own bitterness, and no outsider shares in its joy.

Confidence in Hope

1 Peter 1:3,8-9 CSB – Because of his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Commitment to Gratitude

Philippians 4:4 CSB – “Rejoice in the Lord, always.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18 CSB – Give thanks in everything.

Proverbs 12:25 CSB – Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down, but a good word cheers it up.

Proverbs 14:30 CSB – A tranquil heart is life to the body, but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

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