Altogether Joyful

Blog #26

     It will not be long before we will be departing to observe the Feast of Tabernacles!  How could I not mention this in a blog about joy?  The Feast of Tabernacles is a tremendous source of joy for those who observe it.  Our minister said that it was like a church "family" reunion, but, of course, it is more than that!  I have often thought it was like a motivational business retreat to which companies spent large amounts of money to send their employees, but it is more than that.  Some say it is a vacation, but it is certainly more than that!  Some say it is the highlight of the year, but it is more than that, too!  It represents the best of the past, present and future! It means more than we can possibly comprehend!
       Deuteronomy 16:15 For seven days you shall keep the feast to the LORD your God at the place that the LORD will choose, because the LORD your God will bless you in all your produce and in all the work of your hands, so that you will be altogether joyful.