The joy of the Lord will arm us against the assaults of our spiritual enemies, and put our mouths out of taste for those pleasures with which the tempter baits his hooks. –Henry
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not. Proverbs 1:10
I don’t know about you but when I was growing up, I walked the straight and narrow when I was at home. You see, I had a fear of my Dad, the good type of fear that caused me to walk that straight line. It was a type of fear that caused me to respect my Dad and because I did—there was joy in my hinder parts! However, you let me hit that bus and go to school, I was a handful!
I have noticed in my Christian walk, it’s kind of the same way. The closer my walk with the Lord, the straighter I walk and I have joy in my life that money cannot buy! If your joy isn’t where it used to be maybe it’s time for you to get right with the Lord. Seek His face and turn from the wicked and sinful things you have been doing. Before long, the taste of sinful pleasures will dry up and your joy will be complete in Him!
