Today's thought - 16 July 2026 (Gladness)

 

My verse (well the one the Holy Spirit pointed out) is from Hebrews 1:9, “You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions”.

Now before we start lets look at a few scriptures and we have used them in some or our previous posts, so they may seem familiar.

“To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.” (Isaiah 61:3)

“You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions”. (Psalm 45:7)

Now here is the question – what is this oil of gladness?

"Oil of gladness" is a biblical phrase, representing a supernatural, deep-rooted joy or the anointing of the Holy Spirit. It contrasts with grief or a spirit of heaviness, symbolizing renewal and God's favour.

Ok, so it is actually very simple. Yesterday I opened the concept of Jesus who came to replace the old covenant and place you in a new covenant that now directly connects us with the Father through the Holy Spirit and our Lord who also prays and intercedes for us daily.

Now just with that in mind it should lift any spirit of heaviness and replace it with gladness. But let me give you a few more. Ten to be exact to take you in this day:

1. Psalm 47:1 - Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.

2. Isaiah 9:3 - You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.

3. Psalm 28:7 - The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

4. Isaiah 12:6 - Shout aloud and sing for joy, people of Zion, for great is the Holy One of Israel among you.

5. Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

6. Psalm 94:19 - When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.

** In the Bible, consolation means far more than just temporary relief from grief; it is the active, divine comfort and strengthening of the spirit provided by God.

7. Habakkuk 3:17-18 - Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails 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 Savior.

8. Psalm 16:11 - You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

9. Luke 2:10 - But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”

10. Psalm 32:11 -Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!

My dear friend, I pray that today the Lord will anoint you with the oil of gladness and that you will be prosperous in everything you do. I pray God’s favour and blessings over you and I pray that your day will be filled with joy. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Have an awesome day, my friend.