Joy is an important part of our lives as Christ-followers.
1. It’s a fruit God produces in us as we yield to His Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Yielding to God’s Spirit means taking our growth in Christ seriously and allowing Him to change us (Philippians 2:12-13).
2. We find joy in God’s Word (Psalm 19:8).
What joy in knowing the way God’s Word enhances and empowers our lives (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
3. We find joy in fellowship (2 John 1:12).
Thank God for the blessing of brothers and sisters in Christ who share our sorrows, joys, needs, fears, and frustrations (1 Corinthians 12:26).
4. We find joy in our trials because they produce perseverance (James 1:2-4).
Finding joy in our trials would seem impossible if we didn’t have the example of Christ. We fix our eyes on Jesus because he endured the cross because of “the joy set before him” in bringing our salvation. Because of Christ’s example, we do “not grow weary and lose heart” (Hebrews 12:1-3).
5. We have the “inexpressible and glorious joy” of knowing Jesus as Lord and Savior (1 Peter 1:8-9).
I saved the best for last!
💙Beyond 1-minute for those who want more:
Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
Psalm 19:8: "The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes."
2 John 1:12: "I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete."
James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
So true. And I think Joy opens doors... it is something the world cannot give, so people recognize true joy.
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