32 from ISSACHAR, men who understood the times 23 The numbers of the armed troops who came to David at Hebron to turn Saul's kingdom over to him, according to the LORD’S word, were as follows: 24 from Judah, 6,800 armed troops bearing shields and spear; 25 from Simeon…; 26 from Levi…; 29 from Benjamin…; 30 from Ephraim…; 25 from…Manasseh…; 32 from ISSACHAR, men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do…; 33 from Zebulun…; 34 from Naphtali…; 35 from Dan…; 36 from Asher…; 37 from Reuben, Gad…. 38 All these warriors, lined up in battle formation, came to Hebron fully determined to make David king over all Israel. All the rest of Israel was also of one mind to make David king. 1 Chronicles 12:23-38

When we, as Christ-followers, see things such as injustice, racism, moral depravity, and poverty, we ought to feel anger and sadness. We ought to do something. But as Christians we should not be alarmed, afraid, or surprised. We must live with joy and trust.

Joy is a feeling of happiness that often happens naturally, based on what is happening.

Joy is a feeling of happiness that often happens naturally, based on what is happening. Joy is also a feeling of happiness that results from a thankful mindset – regardless of what is happening.

I pray that they may have My joy completed in them. (John 17:13) Be joyful always. (1 Thessalonians 5:16) Consider it great joy whenever you experience various trials. (James 1:2) Taste and see that the LORD is good. (Psalm 34:8) Don’t’ forget all of God’s blessings. (Psalm 103:2) Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. (2 Timothy 2:8) The joy of the LORD is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10)

Joy is a feeling of happiness that often happens naturally, based on what is happening. Joy is also a feeling of happiness that results from a thankful mindset – regardless of what is happening.

Trust 8 Remember this and be brave; take it to heart, you transgressors! 9 Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and no one is like Me. 10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from long ago what is not yet done, saying: My plan will take place, and I will do all My will. Isaiah 46:8-10 Our God is in heaven and does whatever He pleases. Psalm 115:3

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