Doing God’s Will Can Bring Joy and Fear

by | Multiply Your Faith

Matthew 28:7-10, TLB “‘And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead and that he is going to Galilee to meet them there. That is my message to them.’ The women ran from the tomb, badly frightened but filled with joy, and rushed to find the disciples to give them the angel’s message.”

If you don’t override the fear, you will never be filled with joy. This joy has nothing to do with where you work or go to school. It’s learning Who you are doing it for.

Learn to love what you do and serve others while you’re doing it.

1 Corinthians 10:31, NKJV “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

When you do what Jesus asks you to do, you have nothing anything to fear. The fears you overcome to do what God has called you to do is what will bring joy on a day-to-day basis. Multiply your joy by learning to love what you do while serving others! Jesus is always in front and has already worked things out for your good.

Today’s Challenge: Ask God what He would have you do to begin to experience the joy He has for you.

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