[Sons to Glory!]

I enjoyed these verses in daily Light yesterday morning. (yes, I usually read the evening portion the next morning). We are called to rejoice continually. Why? Because He has done; He is doing, and He will do so very much for us! Plus He is "our exceedingly great Reward!" (Gen 15:1) Rejoicing and giving Him thanks, even in the face of afflictions, is therefore actually a matter of faith. Why? Because we are telling Him we trust Him regardless!

EVENING APRIL 28

I will hope continually, and will praise
You yet more and, more.

Not that I have already attained, or am already
perfected. Leaving the discussion of the ele-
mentary principles of Christ, let us go on to per-
fection, not laying again the foundation of
repentance from dead works and of faith toward
God. The path of the just is like the shining
sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect
day.

I love the LORD, because He has heard My voice
and my supplications. Because He has-inclined
His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him.as long
as I live. I will bless the LORD at all times; His
praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Praise is awaiting You, OGod, in Zion. They
do not rest day or night, saying: "Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty." Whoever offers praise glo-
rifies Me, Rejoice always, pray without ceasing,
in everything give thanks; for this is the will of
God in Christ Jesus for you. Rejoice in the Lord
always. Again I will say, rejoice!

PS. 71:14; Phil 3:12; Heb. 6:1; Prov 4:18; Ps. 116:1-2;
PS. 34:1; Ps. 65:1; Rev. 4:8; Ps: 50:23; 1 Thess. 5:16-18,
Phil 4:4