Joy, Unspeakable and Full Of Glory

Psalm 30:5 NIV84

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.

Joy when it seems beyond reach

Isaiah 35:1-2

Isaiah 35:1–2 NIV84

The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God.

Isaiah 65:17-19

Isaiah 65:17–19 NIV84

“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be heard in it no more.

Joy of Jesus Birth

Joy that shines through the chaos

Luke 1:44-47

Luke 1:44–47 NIV84

As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished!” And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,

A Joy that wakes us from Life’s Routines

Luke 2:8-11

Luke 2:8–11 NIV84

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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.

Joy when the Lost is Found

Matthew 2:10

Matthew 2:10 NIV84

When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.

The future of JOY for us and beyond

The Joy of expectation

1 Peter 1:7-8

1 Peter 1:7–8 NIV84

These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

A JOY that demonstrates our Salvatio

1 Peter 1:8-9

1 Peter 1:8–9 NIV84

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Joy for a promise that will be fulfilled

Revelation 19:6-7

Revelation 19:6–7 NIV84

Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude, like the roar of rushing waters and like loud peals of thunder, shouting: “Hallelujah! For our Lord God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready.