No matter what is going on in this life, we know this, that the one to whom we've committed our life is going to keep it until eternity.

He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

That which I've committed unto Him, He will keep.

He says, I rejoice. I will rejoice. Why Paul?

Simply for the me to live His Christ to die is what?

Damn.

Welcome to Grace to you with John MacArthur. I'm your host, Phil Johnson.

It's easy to be happy and content when things are going your way, but how can you be thankful when you're mistreated or falsely accused,

or even when your life is in danger because of your faith?

Bottom line, why should you still be grateful even when life is hard?

John MacArthur shows you biblical answers to that question today as he continues,

a special week of broadcasts. Today's sermon is titled, Rejoicing Always.

And it just might help you cultivate thankfulness all year long.

Now let's get to the lesson. Here's John MacArthur.

Why should I obey the command to always rejoice?

I've got problems in my life. I've got difficulties. Things aren't going the way I want.

I don't have the job I want. I don't have the circumstances I want.

It's not all the way I like it. Why should I rejoice always?

Reason number one, as an act of appreciation for the character of God.

As an act of appreciation for the character of God.

Second, another reason for rejoicing always is a İnsan act of appreciation for the work of Christ.

Not only is an act of appreciation for the character of God but also his act of appreciation for the work of Christ.

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