Zechariah 8:19 "This is what the Lord Almighty says: 'The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace.'"
The Israelites observed fasts in these months and all were related to some horrible or tragic event. In the fourth, they remembered Nebuchadnezzar breaching the walls of Jerusalem, and in the seventh, they remembered Gedaliah's assassination. God speaks through Zechariah and says one day these festivals will become happy ones for his people.
God brings joy to his people. God is all about joy. He doesn't want me to be a sad and depressed person. He wants me to find joy, even in the darkest moments. I need some joy today! Winter does not want to leave, I am juggling 47 different projects at work, and the Twins are already on pace for 103 losses this season! God wants me to see the good in all things, and the joy in all circumstances. How can I find joy today?
Dear Jesus, I need some joy today. Please send it my way. Amen.
