January 12, 2023 - Some years ago, it was in the 1950’s there was a country music show on television called “Jones Junction.” It was broadcast out of Shreveport on KSLA and later on KTBS. They always closed the program with the same song. While I do not remember all of the words, I do remember it said, “Let a smile be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy, day.” Perhaps that is similar to what Paul had in mind when he wrote “Rejoice evermore” in I Thessalonians 5:16.
Of all people on the earth, Christians have greater reason for happiness than anyone else. Christians are promised the more abundant life here upon the earth and everlasting life in eternity. Shouldn’t that be a cause for happiness? If the Christian life is the happy life that it is pictured to be, then as Christians we have the obligation of showing the world that we are happy.
Why not wear a smile? Why not let a smile be your umbrella? If you are a Christian then your face should show your happiness by having a smile to greet those you meet. A smile is a token of friendliness because it denotes a pleasing personality. Wear a smile instead of a frown and show the joys of the Christian life to those around you.
It’s something to think about... tbp
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