Today’s Thought “Imputed Expectancy” G. Ward

 

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” James 1:2

 

What a song! I’m speaking of Pharrell’s musical genius in producing what is currently a number one tune in America, Happy! With this song he describes several scenarios that could lead to despair, but his mindset insists he remain impervious to such pessimism (because He’s Happy).

It’s a wonderful perspective to enjoy, but we must know that our humanity forecasts our juxtaposition in euphoria as inconsistent. The very aim or pursuit of happiness can be off-kilter; particularly when happiness is sought in ideologies (cf. Dt.4:29, Ps.34:4). A pursuit of happiness may seemingly be argumentative, but an actuality in believer-ship (Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10). Looking for happiness in other sources (other than Holy God) is the insatiability found in mankind that promotes gluttony and a disconcerting heart. Happy is really just a song of temporal aspirations. Joy, on the other hand, celebrates difficulties presented; knowing greater character is soon to follow…

 

Happy Tuesday!