How can we encourage others to "be glad and rejoice" in God's faithfulness? Foundation Verse “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” – Psalm 32:11 Why God’s Faithfulness Fuels Gladness • His love never ends (Lamentations 3:22-23) • Every promise stands firm (Joshua 21:45) • Even when we falter, He remains true (2 Timothy 2:13) When we spotlight these truths, hearts naturally rise in praise. Ways to Encourage Others to Be Glad and Rejoice 1. Share God’s Track Record • Tell stories of answered prayer and past deliverance (Psalm 66:16). • Keep a communal “faithfulness journal” that records daily evidences of His care. 2. Speak Scripture Out Loud • Read passages that celebrate His reliability—Psalm 33:4; Hebrews 10:23. • Send short verses by text or note during the week; God’s Word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11). 3. Model Joy in Everyday Life • Let Philippians 4:4 shape your tone: “Rejoice in the Lord always.” • Verbally thank God in conversations; gratitude is contagious. 4. Celebrate Together • Gather for worship—even informally around a table—singing Psalms that magnify fidelity (Psalm 117). • Mark anniversaries of God’s interventions with praise nights or shared meals. 5. Offer Compassionate Fellowship • “Rejoice with those who rejoice” and “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). • Honest empathy strengthens credibility when you point them to joy. 6. Point to Future Certainties • Remind them of Christ’s return and the marriage supper: “Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him glory” (Revelation 19:7). • Hope in what is coming turns present burdens into reasons for anticipation. Practical Tools • Playlists of hymns and modern songs centered on faithfulness (e.g., “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”). • Verse cards posted on mirrors, dashboards, workstations. • Weekly challenge: each person shares one new instance of God’s reliability. Scriptures to Keep on Hand Psalm 40:16 • Psalm 92:4 • Isaiah 25:9 • Zephaniah 3:17 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Final Encouragement As we consistently recount God’s unchanging character, rejoice in His present goodness, and anticipate His future triumphs, we become living invitations for others to “be glad and rejoice” in the One whose faithfulness never wavers. |
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