Rejoice and be glad with exceeding joy!

1 Peter 4:13-14
13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you...

This verses reminded me of the song We Are All Enlisted
"We are all enlisted til the conflict is o're; Happy are we! Happy are we! Soldiers in the army, there's a bright crown in store; we shall win and wear it by and by. Haste to the battle, quick to the field; Truth is our helmet, buckler, and shield. Stand by our colors; proudly they wave! We're joyfully, joyfully marching to our home."

I love how both these verses and this hymn remind us how blessed and happy we should be fighting on the Lord's side and in His battle. Even though it may be tough and hard at times and there will be conflict, we need to always be happy and find joy by remembering whose side we are on!