1 ПЯТРА 5:8-9

Праз сваё насычанае надзеяй пасланне да царквы першага стагоддзя Пётр заклікае нас давяраць і слухацца, застаючыся цвёрдымі ў веры, калі мы перажываем выпрабаванні і пераслед. Ён нагадвае нам, што дзякуючы таму, кім мы з'яўляемся ў Хрысце, мы атрымалі сілу жыць у святасці і можам спадзявацца на вечную спадчыну.

Words, words, words, power-filled words! Words that build or words that tear down. Words that give life or words that bring death. The choice is ours. Let’s evaluate the significant power that is held in our words.

When we celebrate Easter, we celebrate the greatest triumph in history. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He forever defeated the power of sin and the grave, and all their resulting side effects, and He chose to share that victory with us. This Easter week, let’s dive into some of the strongholds He conquered, reflect on the fight He fought for us, and praise Him as our Banner of Victory.

The Bible tells us that "in His presence is fullness of joy" and that "the joy of the Lord is our strength". Joy isn't simply another emotion; it is a fruit of the Spirit and one of the best weapons in your arsenal to fight against discouragement, depression, and defeat. Learn what the Bible has to say about joy, and strengthening yourself to become a defiantly joyful Christian.