Joy comes from God Joy was created in the character of God.
Joy was born in the person of Jesus Christ.
Gospel means "message bringing joy." But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.' I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you, he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
The joy that the world offers is a pale imitation of the true joy only God can give us. The joy that unsaved people experience is a temporary joy that comes and goes depending on the situation that person is in at the time. If things are going well, there is joy. When things are difficult, there is no joy. In the book of Job, one of Job's friends utters some insightful words: "…the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment?" (Job 20:5 ESV cf. 20:18). There can be no true joy apart from God.
The Only Thing That Can Steal Our Joy Is Sin
Godly joy is a wonderful thing; it is a supernatural gift from God to every believer. However, one warning must be issued. Sin can steal our joy. It is difficult to experience the joy of our relationship with God when we have done something that damages that relationship. Joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit; when we grieve the Holy Spirit by our sin, we interfere with the flow of joy (among other things) from God. If we find that we are experiencing joy less and less, we may need to reevaluate our relationship with Jesus Christ to make sure we are living as we should.
I did that! And, I may still have faults in my life too, which is why I still need all your prayers. Thanks!
Joy was born in the person of Jesus Christ.
Gospel means "message bringing joy." But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid.' I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you, he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11)
The joy that the world offers is a pale imitation of the true joy only God can give us. The joy that unsaved people experience is a temporary joy that comes and goes depending on the situation that person is in at the time. If things are going well, there is joy. When things are difficult, there is no joy. In the book of Job, one of Job's friends utters some insightful words: "…the exulting of the wicked is short, and the joy of the godless but for a moment?" (Job 20:5 ESV cf. 20:18). There can be no true joy apart from God.
The Only Thing That Can Steal Our Joy Is Sin
Godly joy is a wonderful thing; it is a supernatural gift from God to every believer. However, one warning must be issued. Sin can steal our joy. It is difficult to experience the joy of our relationship with God when we have done something that damages that relationship. Joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit; when we grieve the Holy Spirit by our sin, we interfere with the flow of joy (among other things) from God. If we find that we are experiencing joy less and less, we may need to reevaluate our relationship with Jesus Christ to make sure we are living as we should.
I did that! And, I may still have faults in my life too, which is why I still need all your prayers. Thanks!
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