Joy is one of the most powerful means of reflecting God’s love. So if your soul is happy, let your face show it. A smile is a great way to show love and acceptance. Businesses that serve the public should require employees to smile. According to the Monday Morning Memo from Wizard of Ads:
“Smiling even makes tasks look easy and enjoyable. Smiling counters feelings of anxiety and intimidation in others and instills a sense of calm. A genuine smile is detectible and instills trust. Smiling also makes you look more attractive.”
Joy is one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit—the 2nd one listed right after love. Joy must be pretty important.
Paul said: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again: Rejoice.” Joy must be pretty important.”
The Psalmist said: Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.
Proverbs teaches that “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”
Even sad, plagued Job said: “He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.”
Christians should be characterized by joy. We have every reason to be joyful. The eternal issues are settled. Our sins are forgiven. And Christ-followers are even encouraged to rejoice in the midst of trials.
A smile translates in any language. A smile is the ultimate cross-cultural communication tool.
So as you serve the Lord this week, SMILE.
