There are a few things that Scripture clearly commands us to do at all times. From God’s Word, we see consistent instructions that are non-negotiable in the life of a believer.
1. One of those is Prayer
Our Lord Jesus said in Luke 18:1, “Men ought always to pray and not to faint.”
Apostle Paul echoed this in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.”
Prayer is not an occasional activity; it’s meant to be a lifestyle, a continuous communion with the Father. This is the first point I want to highlight: the call to pray always.
2. The second is studying and meditating on the word (Let me merge them)
From Joshua 1:8a, we see “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night…”
Apostle Paul told his son in faith (Timothy) and by extension all believers in 2 Timothy 2:1515 to “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
We are called to give ourselves to the Word: to study it, speak it, and meditate on it consistently. When we neglect this, a spiritually sensitive believer knows it. There’s a dryness, a disconnection. You just know something’s off. The same way you feel it when your prayer life dips, you sense it when you’ve been away from the Word.
Now let’s talk about rejoicing.
Scripture is just as clear on this:
“Rejoice evermore”, says 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!”
But here’s the question:
Why is it that when we stop praying or reading the Word, we quickly sense something is wrong, but when we don’t rejoice, we don’t treat it the same way?
Even though God commands us to rejoice always, we often treat rejoicing like a suggestion, something optional, or tied to our mood or circumstances.
Yet rejoicing is just as much a sign of spiritual health as prayer and the Word.
Sometimes, when we feel off spiritually (concerning prayers and studying the Word), we might reach out to a leader for guidance or a fellow believer for accountability. And rightly so, they may recommend rebuilding a routine of prayer and Word study. But how often does a believer, realising they haven’t rejoiced in a while, actually sit down and say, “I need to check my rejoice-meter, something’s off. I need to refill my joy tank.”
Rejoicing is a Spiritual Discipline. Rejoicing is not just emotional. It is a spiritual command, a discipline, and yes, a form of warfare. It should be a constant in our lives, right alongside prayer and the Word.
Let’s Take A Detour
Joy is not tied to circumstances; it’s anchored in who God is, not just what we want Him to do, but what he has done already.
Rejoicing is not a reaction. It’s a decision. A discipline. A weapon.
And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. — Romans 5:11
1. We rejoice because we have received reconciliation
Psalms 118:24 — This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
2. We rejoice because every day is made by the Lord
Psalm 33:1 — “Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous, for praise is comely for the upright
3. We rejoice because we have been given the gift of righteousness, and it is a comely thing for the righteous to rejoice.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 — “Rejoice always,”
4. We rejoice because God said we should rejoice always
Another Detour in Our Detour,
Don’t Let Familiarity Rob You
There was a time when God did something for you, and you were filled with wonder and gratitude.
You talked about it. You cried tears of joy. You felt overwhelmed by His goodness.
Maybe it was:
● The job you prayed earnestly for.
● The spouse you believed in God for.
● The healing. The breakthrough. The opportunity.
● XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (You can fill in the blanks)
You rejoiced then, but what about now? Has your heart posture changed because the blessing has become familiar?
Has gratitude faded simply because nothing “new” has happened recently? Be careful not to let the miraculous become mundane in your eyes.
Let’s Now Get Back To Our Original Conversation
So, Today, Choose Joy.
Not just for what’s next, but for what still is.
Rejoice in what God has already done.
Rejoice in who He is, even when the miracle becomes familiar — refuse to accept the familiarity, Magnify it.
Because joy, like prayer and the Word, should be a constant in our lives.
As we prepare for JÚBÀ this Saturday, I want to encourage you to come with a joyful disposition, ready to rejoice before your Maker. Come stand in Awe of who He is (Psalms 33:8).
But don’t wait until Saturday. Start rejoicing where you are.
Create a personal system or reminder that helps you rejoice frequently, actually, rejoice always.
And when you’re done, rejoice again.
Glory to God
Ayomide Arowele
IG/X: TheArowele
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