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Jesus Calling: Remember That Joy...October 5, and Be Willing to Follow...October 6

September 5, 2025


Hello Brothers, and, Sisters, and, Heartdwellers Family. Once again, I am pleased to share two more readings from the daily devotional book, Jesus Calling, Enjoying Peace in His Presence.


 The first reading for today is, “Remember That Joy”, dated October 5th.


Remember that joy is not dependent on your circumstances. Some of the world's most miserable people are those whose circumstances seem the most enviable. People who reach the top of the ladder career-wise are often surprised to find emptiness awaiting them.


True Joy is a by-product of living in My presence. Therefore, you can experience it in palaces, in prisons… anywhere.


Do not judge a day as devoid of Joy just because it contains difficulties. Instead, concentrate on staying in communication with Me. Many of the problems that clamour for your attention will resolve themselves. Other matters you must deal with, but I will help you with them. If you make problem-solving secondary to the goal of living close to Me, you can find Joy even in your most difficult days.


The scripture references are;


Habakkuk 3:17-19.

Though the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vine, though the olive crops fail 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 Saviour. The Sovereign Lord is my strength. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He enables me to go on the heights.


1 Chronicles 16, 27

Splendour and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His dwelling place.


The second reading is, Be Willing to Follow, Dated October 6 th.


Be willing to follow wherever I lead. Follow Me wholeheartedly, with glad anticipation quickening your pace. Though you don't know what lies ahead, I know; and that is enough! Some of My richest blessings are just around the bend, out of sight, but nonetheless very real. To receive these gifts, you must walk by faith… and not by sight. This doesn't mean closing your eyes to what is all around you. It means subordinating the visible world to the invisible Shepherd of your soul.


Sometimes I lead you up a high mountain with only My hand to support you. The higher you climb, the more spectacular the view becomes; also, the more keenly you sense your separation from the world with all its problems. This frees you to experience exuberantly the joyous reality of My presence. Give yourself fully to these Glory-moments, awash in dazzling Light. I will eventually lead you down the mountain, back into community with others. Let My light continue to shine within you as you walk among the people again.


The scripture references are:


2 Corinthians 5:7

We live by faith, not by sight.


Psalms 96:6

Splendour and majesty are before him. Strength and glory are in his sanctuary.


John 8:12

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have light of life.


Psalm 36:9

For with you is the fountain of life; in your light, we see light.


And that, my brothers and sisters, is the end of the messages for today. Once again, I thank you for joining.


I hope that these messages are blessing you. Until the next time, may you find peace in the Presence of the Lord.


 
 
 

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