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Divine Dispatch
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Unshakeable Joy: Rejoicing When Everything Goes Wrong!
Welcome, Faith Force Joy Warriors! Today, we’re discovering how to have joy in God even when everything else seems to go wrong, as taught in Habakkuk 3:17-19.
Verse Of The Day:
"Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights." (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong? Habakkuk 3:17-19 teaches us an amazing secret about finding joy even in the worst situations!
This passage shows us the difference between joy that depends on circumstances and joy that comes from God. First, Habakkuk lists all the things that could go wrong—no food growing, no animals, everything failing! But then he says the most amazing thing: “Yet I will rejoice in the LORD.” His joy doesn’t come from having perfect circumstances but from knowing God as his Savior and strength.
When we find our joy in God instead of in everything going perfectly, we become like deer that can climb high mountains with sure feet. No matter what difficulties we face, our joy in God remains strong and steady because God Himself never changes!
Joy Even When Flip Book:
Create a small booklet with situations that might make you sad on one side (broken toy, rainy day, disappointment) and on the other side write “I will still rejoice in God!” with a happy picture of yourself. Flip between the pages to remember that your joy comes from God, not from perfect circumstances!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, thank You for being our source of unshakeable joy! When everything seems to go wrong in our lives, help us remember that we can still rejoice in You. Thank You for being our Savior and our strength. Make our feet like deer's feet, able to walk confidently through any difficulty because our joy is found in You, not in our circumstances. Amen.
Keep finding your joy in God, Faith Force Joy Warriors! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember that even when everything goes wrong, you can still rejoice in the Lord because He is your strength and your unshakeable source of joy!