Heaven is full of rejoicing, joy and laughter. There is always a great rejoicing, singing and praise and glory. It is the presence of God; glorious and wonderful, more than we can ever imagine. Our feeble minds can never express the exceeding abundance of heaven.

Yet, God gives us little experiences of His presence. There’s nothing more refreshing and invigorating than being filled with the Holy Spirit.

Sin draws a person to enjoy the world and its pleasures.
God’s love draws us to enjoy Him and the pleasures of heaven.

What makes you rejoice? Is heaven in your heart? Do you have His assurance of an everlasting life ahead? Does thinking about the glorious appearing of Jesus fill you with lively hope? Everything of God is full of life and strength.

Rejoicing in persecution

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. (Matthew 5:12)

The godly will suffer persecution. No one who enters heaven can escape persecution. Nevertheless, the light affliction is nothing compared to the eternal glory that awaits believers. Believers do not live worrying about what persecution may befall, rather they are focused on when we will meet Jesus in the air.

Rescued from backsliding

And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray. (Matthew 18:13)

Rejoice because you are alive again, turning away form backsliding. God rejoices in our company <-- think about this for a moment. Isn't it unbelievable, though we know it's true? When we learn to live believing then God's presence will be a continuous source of delight.

Name on Heaven's list

Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. (Luke 10:20)

Rejoice because your name is written in heaven. We rejoice in works which manifest in our lives through the power of God. Big mistake! We need to rejoice because God has called us into His presence, to be with Him for eternity.

There are so many reasons to be happy and joyful in Jesus. What a day it will be when we meet Him in the air! Maranatha, Praise God and Amen!