JOYFUL COMPANION
Luke 1:37-45Devotional:- “For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy” (v.44) NKJV
We must know that sooner or later, we will always look like the people we are moving with. God’s word says, he that walks with the wise shall be wise and the companion of fools shall be destroyed (Proverbs 13:20). This means that what we gain from the surroundings of our associates has a very strong influence upon our life. If a man walks with people who don’t know or appreciate joy, he may not also experience joy.
We read about the visitation of Mary to Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Since two of them carry unique children of divine significance, they both have the Spirit of God in them. This brings about a joyful effect. As soon as Elizabeth heard the voice of Mary, the baby leaped for joy.
You therefore need to understand that the richest place you need to seek to be is where God’s children are gathering together. You will also enjoy great leaping of joy when you have the Holy Spirit. That is why David is always happy to be in God’s house (Psalm 122:1). When the Spirit of God in you meet with the Spirit of God in others, you find yourself leaping for joy. It is amazing to know that you can experience this in your house when your household is filled with the Holy Spirit. Other families may have problems, but joy will be your own lot. So, mind the people you walk with. You need to know that sorrow is contagious. Please make the fellowship of God’s house more important than others, and your life will always leap for joy.
Prayer: Lord, turn my house to a house of joy.
“WHEN PEOPLE OF THE SAME SPIRIT MEET, THERE IS A CONNECTION AND A FLOW”