Rejoice!

Whenever you read the Bible, it’s always good to look for words and ideas that are repeated.

Of course, even if God says something only once, we should pay attention. But when he repeats something, we know it’s something really important to him.

What words do we see repeated again and again in this passage?

“Rejoice.”

The word sometimes also has the idea of “enjoy” and you see this in some translations.

“You will eat there in the presence of the LORD your God and rejoice with our household in everything you do, because the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 12:7)

“You will rejoice before the LORD your God.” (12)

“Rejoice before the LORD your God in everything you do.” (18)

God wants us to enjoy the blessings he has given us. More than that, he wants us to rejoice in the Giver of those blessings.

It reminds me of Philippians 4:4 where Paul says,

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

If there is one cure to spiritual amnesia in our lives, it’s rejoicing in the Lord.

So take time today to rejoice.

Rejoice in the cross.

Rejoice in Christ’s resurrection.

Rejoice in your salvation.

Rejoice in God’s provision.

Rejoice!