JOY
What scripture says about our joy and happiness.
Can it be leaned and the ways to influence more of it in our daily lives.
The difference between happiness and joy.
According to John Piper:
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Jesus’ aim in all he taught was the joy of his people.
John 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Joy is what God fills us with when we trust in Christ.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. st
This 1 biblical Truth speaks of God’s design, and the 2nd speaks of our duty.
So He designed His joy to be in us and He in turn asks that we fill ourselves with His joy and peace in believing.
Putting these truths together and in this order says something very crucial about our
Him. If we aren’t reminded of it, we will probably not see this key to the gospel as the precious news that it is, that he is a Joyful God who wants for our Joy in Him.
Not only is Joy our duty, but it is commanded.
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Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
This Joy in the Lord is commanded because what is at stake is not just our own joy, but the glory of God, the honor of God and reputation of God
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God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. st In 1
Corinthians chapter 10 vs 31 says,
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
God.
Okay, for many of us who have spent time in churches, this makes sense. But what is hard to nail down, is how do we apply this joy everyday, and make it sustainable amid the highs and lows of our lives?
There’s no easy answer but we can look at what a variety of authors and Pastors have to say about influencing the happiness and joy in our lives.
You will also find it
Can it be leaned and the ways to influence more of it in our daily lives.
The difference between happiness and joy.
According to John Piper:
**************Slide 2****************
Jesus’ aim in all he taught was the joy of his people.
John 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Joy is what God fills us with when we trust in Christ.
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing. st
This 1 biblical Truth speaks of God’s design, and the 2nd speaks of our duty.
So He designed His joy to be in us and He in turn asks that we fill ourselves with His joy and peace in believing.
Putting these truths together and in this order says something very crucial about our
Him. If we aren’t reminded of it, we will probably not see this key to the gospel as the precious news that it is, that he is a Joyful God who wants for our Joy in Him.
Not only is Joy our duty, but it is commanded.
**************Slide 3****************
Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 32:11 Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
This Joy in the Lord is commanded because what is at stake is not just our own joy, but the glory of God, the honor of God and reputation of God
1
God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. st In 1
Corinthians chapter 10 vs 31 says,
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of
God.
Okay, for many of us who have spent time in churches, this makes sense. But what is hard to nail down, is how do we apply this joy everyday, and make it sustainable amid the highs and lows of our lives?
There’s no easy answer but we can look at what a variety of authors and Pastors have to say about influencing the happiness and joy in our lives.
You will also find it