His Joy - Your strength
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“The Power of Joy”
Joy comes from a Joyful kingdom and King
Joy comes from a Joyful kingdom and King
Romans 14:17 (NLT)
17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
For the JOY set before Him
Hebrews 12:1–2 (NLT)
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit
Joy is a Fruit of the Spirit
Galatians 5:22 (NLT)
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
· Therefore, the Holy Spirit is always joyful!
· Joy is a fruit of a Joyful Holy Spirit
· We should be joyful as well!
What is Joy?
What is Joy?
a state of being than an emotion; a result of choice
Strong's G5479 - chara
χαρά chará, khar-ah'
cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight:—gladness, × greatly, (X be exceeding) joy(-ful, -fully, -fulness, -ous).
KJV Translation Count — Total: 59x
The KJV translates Strong's G5479 in the following manner: joy (51x), gladness (3x), joyful (1x), joyous (1x), joyfulness (1x), joyfully (with G3326) (1x), greatly (1x).
Joy gives Eternal Perspective
Joy gives Eternal Perspective
Joys looks beyond today to see tomorrow
Joy looks past the circumstances to the victory
Joy endures temporary pain for permanent gain
Joy empowers purpose of living, reason for giving
Joy is a means to the ultimate end
What does Joy Do?
Joy Gives Power to Start - goes all in
Joy Gives Power to Start - goes all in
Matthew 13:44 (NLT)
44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
44 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.
Joy gives power to finish
Joy gives power to finish
Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT)
10 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
10 And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lordis your strength!”
A - God’s Joy was Jesus’ Strength
A - God’s Joy was Jesus’ Strength
Jesus was anointed with Joy
Jesus was anointed with Joy
Hebrews 1:9 (NLT)
9 You love justice and hate evil. Therefore, O God, your God has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.”
9 You love justice and hate evil. Therefore, O God, your God has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.”
Where did Jesus get His joy?
From doing His Father’s will - doing the work, fulfilling His call - no matter the cost
Pleasing the Father despite His suffering
How did Jesus keep His joy?
Homecoming - Although apart from Father God now physically, Jesus knew He would someday return to heaven.
Joy sees the results of its efforts - Even while praying and agony in the garden of Gethsemane, an angel appeared, and ministered to Jesus. I believe the angel showed Jesus, through a spiritual gift of a Word of Wisdom, the faces of millions of saved souls and healed bodies because of completing His mission on earth.
This eternal joy empowered Jesus to push through the temporary pain and suffering in His body, soul and spirit, that He was about to endure as a sacrifice for humanity.
Jesus looked THROUGH the Cross to the crown
Gods joy was Jesus strength to be mocked for your acceptance.
God’s joy was Jesus strength to be beaten for your healing
Dodge joy was Jesus strength to carry your Cross.
God’s joy was Jesus strength to forgive his enemies from the cross.
God’s joy was Jesus strength to give up his spirit for you.
God’s joy was Jesus strength to go to your hill for three days and three nights so that you could go to his heaven
B - God’s Joy is YOUR Strength
B - God’s Joy is YOUR Strength
His joy was strength for your victory
GET Joy
GET Joy
His joy is your strength
Joy comes from God’s WORD
Joy comes from God’s WORD
Receive Word with joy despite hard times
1 Thessalonians 1:6 (NLT)
6 So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord.
6 So you received the message with joy from the Holy Spirit in spite of the severe suffering it brought you. In this way, you imitated both us and the Lord.
Joy comes from RELATIONSHIP
Joy comes from RELATIONSHIP
abide in the Vine!
John 15:10–11 (NLT)
10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!
10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.
11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!
Joy comes from MATURITY
Joy comes from MATURITY
1 John 1:4 (NLT)
4 We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.
4 We are writing these things so that you may fully share our joy.
Joy comes from RESULTS
Joy comes from RESULTS
Luke 10:17 (NLT)
17 When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”
17 When the seventy-two disciples returned, they joyfully reported to him, “Lord, even the demons obey us when we use your name!”
Joy comes from VICTORIES
Joy comes from VICTORIES
Luke 19:37 (NLT)
37 When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen.
37 When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen.
Joy comes from Revelation of God
Joy comes from Revelation of God
Joyce Meyer -
In the New Testament epistles, “joy” or “rejoice” are mentioned some fifty times.
Jesus raised the subject of joy with His disciples mostly In the Upper Room on the night of His betrayal and arrest (John 13–17).
Why did Jesus focus on joy during His last night with His disciples? Because He knew what was coming. He knew that the tribulation that lay ahead for Him would tempt the disciples to lose their hope, to lose their joy. Before leaving the Upper Room, He said to them, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33, emphasis added). Because Jesus would overcome the world, the disciples could keep their joy.
33 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”
Is the world trying to steal your joy today? Jesus has overcome the world; in Him, your joy is made full.
Joy comes from God, not circumstances
The moment you say - I can’t be happy unless this changes - the enemy will use it to make you miserable.
Church - be happy regardless - It could be a test to see where your joy is.
Joy comes from Revelation of seeing JESUS
Joy comes from Revelation of seeing JESUS
John 16:22 (NLT)
22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.
22 So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.
Joy comes from VISION
Joy comes from VISION
The disciples joyfully witnessed the Lord ascend into heaven as He sent them to tell the world the Good News of the Gospel.
Luke 24:52 (NLT)
52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy.
Joy comes from REUNIONS
Joy comes from REUNIONS
2 Timothy 1:4 (NLT)
4 I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again.
4 I long to see you again, for I remember your tears as we parted. And I will be filled with joy when we are together again.
Joy Empowers Prayer - Expects the Good
Joy Empowers Prayer - Expects the Good
John 16:24 (NLT)
24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
24 You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.
Joy empowers childbirth
Joy empowers childbirth
1. Mothers endure labor pains for the joy of childbirth
2. She is EXPECTING - can’t wait!
3. She is GLOWING with excitement
John 16:21 (NLT)
21 It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world.
21 It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world.
KEEP Your Joy during HARD TIMES
KEEP Your Joy during HARD TIMES
Joy to Endure
Don’t let the enemy steal your joy
Keep Your Joy despite DIVISION
Keep Your Joy despite DIVISION
In Acts 13:52, Paul kept his joy even though troublemakers turned believers against him at Antioch
52 And the believers were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
Keep Your Joy despite AFFLICTIONS
Keep Your Joy despite AFFLICTIONS
2 Corinthians 7:4 (NLT)
4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
4 I have the highest confidence in you, and I take great pride in you. You have greatly encouraged me and made me happy despite all our troubles.
Keep Your Joy during TRIALS
Keep Your Joy during TRIALS
James 1:2 (NLT)
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
Sheep do stupid stuff
Enemy uses sheep if they let him
· Weeping endures for a night - but joy comes in the morning!
· Apostles were joyful in beatings
· Paul and Silas singing at midnight
· Others counted it joy to be persecuted for His Namesake
Joy Gives Strength to FINISH
Joy Gives Strength to FINISH
Joy delivers us to heaven in joy
Jude 24 (NLT)
24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.
24 Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault.
Joy makes it worth it all
Joy makes it worth it all
Matthew 25:21 (NLT)
21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’
Closing - Let Joy Propel YOU
Closing - Let Joy Propel YOU
Keep your eyes on the prize!
Big picture - goal
Look past the past! - hurts, disappointments
Personal Application: Keep your eyes on the prize
Be driven by eternity
Look past your need to His supply!
Look past what are you don’t have to what God does have
Look past the statistics to new opportunities.
Look past the pain to his healing