Heralds Digest

  “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians‬ ‭4:4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Since the light in life is seasonal, it is always better to focus on the Source of the light rather than the illumination from the light. Otherwise, there will be no escape from gloom in seasons with darkness. And in the wordings of the present admonition or real rejoicing, “ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! ”. Why? The rejoice is in the Lord; and not just from the Lord. Only in the Lord comes the true rejoice, i.e. - righteousness, enterprise, justification, opportunities, inspiration, confidence, and excellence , with its attendant peace of mind. These offers in and from God are neither seasonal nor temporal; they abide permanently with all believers, whose hope is in the Lord. As long as Jesus remains the Lord of our lives, His righteousness, enterprise, justification, opportunities, inspiration, confidence, and excellence keep us rejoicing throughout the seasons of life....

  “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.” Philippians‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The world has never suffered the dearth of patterns. Particularly in the age driven by social media and internet connectivity, the world is currently plagued with over-supply of polluted patterns with its attendant confusion and complications in following. But amidst the confusion and complications in our world, are there perfect patterns anywhere? With insecurity, infidelity, and insincerity in our homes; coupled with carnality, corruption, and carelessness in our private and public institutions, it is easy to understand the cause of despair in the present world. Notwithstanding, when Apostle Paul encouraged the brethren to “ join in following my example” , it was an offer of hope for a perfect pattern in himself…a pattern that shows the walk of perfection, rather than just a talk show. Obviously, we must be prepared to courageously follow the perfect P...