The Script

⁴ Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! ⁵ Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. _{Philippians 4:4-5}

The Plot

Growing up, a popular song we used to sing was Philippians 4:4. It went something like this:

Rejoice in the Lord, always,
And again, I say rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord, always,
And Again, I say rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice!
And again I say Rejoice!

We would sing it over and over. Most time we would sing it in the round.

It’s been said that those who bring joy to others can not keep it from themself. Singing that song always brought a smile to the face of anyone singing it. I don’t know about you but I can barely say the word Rejoice! without smiling! It is contageous.

But why are we smiling? Because the Lord is coming soon! That’s enough for me!

The Walk Through

1. When did Paul say that we should be full of joy?
2. Why did Paul say that we should be full of joy?
3. How can you show your joy?

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. His mind, wit and work earned him the unofficial title of “the greatest justice since John Marshall.” At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: “I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and acted so much like undertakers.”