The Apostle Paul in Philippians, that epistle of joy, exhorts the congregation, the church there at Philippi, and by the Holy Spirit we're exhorted, rejoice in the Lord always. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. Let's start thinking about that exhortation in this way. The Christian life is a life devoted. The Christian life is a life devoted to seek, experience, and express joy. Paul also exhorts the church to persevere, to remain steadfast. And what's the secret of persevering in our lives when we are weary, when we are burned out, when we are struggling? What's the secret? The way to remain steadfast is to rejoice because it signifies a triumph. Christ has triumphed!