Post by ResLight on Feb 25, 2021 16:17:18 GMT -5
Rejoice in Jehovah always! Again I will say, Rejoice! -- Philippians 4:4, RLIV.
Throughout the Bible, we find that even amidst trials, difficulties and persecutions, the exultant songs of the prophets and the apostles sounded forth. We find many examples of their joy in service of Jehovah, and a note of final victory is found in their messages. Likewise, the life of one who belongs to Christ should not be overwhelmed with sadness or morose, but should be most joyful. The child of God can be jubilant in spirit even while being persecuted, chagrined, or otherwise vexed in the present evil age. To the true children of light (Ephesians 5:18), Jehovah's loving-kindness shines through all earth-born clouds and troubles to bring joy and peace and blessing. While the flesh may suffer, the spirit should rejoice -- he who belongs to Christ should rejoice because Jehovah's favor and blessing are with him as a new creature.
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Note: Most Bible versions read "rejoice in the Lord" in this verse. Actually, the Greek word often transliterated as KURIOS is anarthrous this verse, that is, it does not have the definite article. This would actually mean "rejoice in Lord," rather than "the Lord. The lack of the article before KURIOS in many cases appear to be because the Holy Name was changed the a form of KURIOS. Being viewed as a proper name, it is indefinite. Thus, this is considered to be very likely one of the places that copyists changed the Holy Name to a form of KURIOS. This agrees with many scriptures in the Old Testament, where rejoicing is associated with Jehovah. For this reason the RLIV reads, "Rejoice in Jehovah always". -- Ronald R. Day, Sr.
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