Whatever our circumstances or natural disposition, the Bible commands us to rejoice in the Lord always (Philippians 4:4). Henri Nouwen says, “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” This sermon on Philippians 4:1-8 explores three choices that lead to joy.
Joy grasps the truth that God is at work even in most trying circumstances, whether one is aware or unaware of it: God does His best work in the worst places and shows His amazing grace in the worst time.