The Joy of Salvation

Have you ever lost the joy of your salvation? King David certainly had! In Psalm 51 we see David repenting of his sins, and he ends this section with an appeal, O God, grant me a willing spirit. In other words, incline my heart to obey you, Lord. And then he says, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation.” King David had lost the joy because of his sin.

Having a joyful heart is an essential part of sharing the Good News — you have to truly believe it’s good in order to convince someone else of it! But I think many Christians today have lost the joy of knowing Jesus because of un-confessed sin. So let me ask you: Are you rejoicing in the Lord today? Are you truly happy in your heart? Are you free from your sins? Are you enjoying all the good things that God has for you, all the beauties of why it’s called “the Good News”?

If you are rejoicing, that’s wonderful. But if you aren’t, then take time and let the Lord cleanse you today. Ask Him if there’s an area in your life that needs to be settled, and then settle it right. Then the Lord can use you to spread the Gospel, because you’ll finally believe, yourself, that it’s good news!