Always an every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with Joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day and tell now, Philippians 1:4-5
Joy is part of our life. In Philippians, this is the key point. Joy is the central part of our salvation and relationship with Jesus. Joy reflects the inner peace and delight in our Triune God. It’s the blessing that comes from our relationship with them. Joy is more then an emotion of happiness. It’s deeper.
Joy is God’s immeasurable love for us. It’s also the peace and hope we have because of what Christ did for us. The greatest joy will be will when God reveals what’s been stored up for those who are faithful.
The following points are what the Bible teaches about joy. First, Joy is directly related to spiritual salvation that is provided by Jesus sacrifice. Oh is also connect with the Bible. True joy does not increase or decrease depending on our feelings or our circumstances. It is based on the foundation of what Christ did for us on His eternal and unchanging Word.
Second, Joy comes from one aspect of the Holy Spirit’s fruit. The characteristic that comes from developing a Christian life. Joy doesn’t come automatically. It is only experienced as we remain in a growing relationship with God. Our joy increases as the Holy Spirit gives us a deeper sense of God’s presence and nearness. Jesus taught that the joy is in direct connection to knowing and remaining g in God’s word, obey his commands, loving others , and being set apart from the sin of the world.
Third, Joy comes from the nearness and comfort of God. His gifts of forgiveness, spiritual salvation and an eternal relationship with him. True joy can’t be ruined or destroyed by pain, suffering, weakness, or difficult situations. Joy provides the highest motivation and strength for serving God and fulfilling his purposes for our lives.
Have you experience joy?
Have you struggled with having joy with going through hardships?
What have you done to find your joy?
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for your peace and joy in our lives. I pray that through the hard times we will remember that joy is not a feeling but comes from you. That we can have joy in the darkest of times. I pray that we will keep near to you in all we do.
In Jesus Name
Amen
