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Joy
Joy is more than just happiness; Tonight we are going to look at biblical joy and what that should look like in our lives.
(Insert slide- Eeyore)
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Joy is morning that overcoming the Eeyore attitude we can get from time to time.
It is also not strolling through life with the ignorant bliss like Tigger.
I. Biblical Joy
So where does joy come from?
Joy has to come from Jesus, and it is His joy (Jn15:11)
Joy comes in the presence of the Lord (Psm16:11)
There are some requirements for joy though (Jn15:7-11)
So, what are the requirements?
Abide in Me, Let His words abide in you
Abide in His love
The results are you will glorify God, you will bear fruit and your joy may be full.
Happiness is dependent on circumstances; in fact true joy oftentimes is displayed in being content even in the difficult times.
God wants us to know inner contentment (joy) despite any circumstances.
It differs from happiness.
Happiness vs. Joy
Happiness is a state of mine, while joy is a mind-set
Happiness comes and goes, while joy can be constant
Happiness is dependent, while joy in independent
Happiness is conditional, while joy is unconditional
Another example of biblical joy (Php4:11-13)
How about this example (Jm1:2-4)
It is not about eliminating, avoiding negative, difficult circumstances.
It is learning to embrace them knowing they are working things for your maturity.
Opportunities to strengthen faith
And to gain resolve
End result of biblical joy, it is being mature and complete in Christ.
It is when that which is lost is found!
(Lk15:3-7)
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Biblical Joy in Action
Let your joy be your filter, don’t be an Eeyore or a Tigger
Joy will change your perspective and your perception of negative circumstances.
Joy helps us get an eternal mindset; and yes, it even helps reduce stress
Biblical joy lifts others up, encourages others where despair discourages and brings them down.
Biblical joy will be apparent to others and it will also be a draw to others.
From inward focus to reducing stress, to internal transformation leading to outward attraction to others.
Biblical joy changes countenance.
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Biblical Joy Changes Countenance
Our countenance is apparent to others.
So may the joy of the Lord be our countenance.
There is the fallen, angry countenance (Gen4:5-7)
There is sad countenance (Job9:27)
The Lord can change our countenance (Psm43:5)
May we walk in the countenance of the Lord (Psm89:15-16)
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Biblical Joy some reminders
Don’t we all need some good biblical reminders, tonight is not any different so here you go.
Biblical Joy is found in God’s presence as mentioned before (1Chr16:27; Psm16:11
1Chr16:27
And then there is this
Fullness of joy!
For then we can know
And we can invites others to come to know like we have
Biblical joy is available in every season (Pro3:5-6; Psm1:1-3; Psm19:8; Psm119:1-3 and Gal5:22)
Biblical joy comes when we trust and follow God’s truth
It may not always make sense, you may not always understand it, but when we trust God and follow His ways we will prosper.
Then add this
Rejoicing the heart and enlightening the eyes
and we know to the believer that biblical joy is part of the fruit of the Spirit
Biblical joy comes from trusting God with our future and it brings undeniable joy and peace (Pro16:20; Psm28:7; Psm30:11)
God’s Word, give attention to it and you will find good and you will be blessed.
I know I used that one a little while ago, but it works here too, My heart trusts in Him!
Joy is one of the gifts from God that keeps on giving, or it radiates out (Rom15:13; 2Cor6:10; 2Cor4:7-10)
He is the God of hope, who will fill us with all joy and peace!
Even when we face times of sorrow, we can rejoice!
just one more and we will call it a night, a joy filled night.
Biblical joy transforms our difficult circumstances, our hard times into times of blessings (1Pt1:6-8)
Joy that inexpressible and full of glory!
Biblical joy is found in Him.
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Be complete in Him
Be mature in Him
Chose to be in Him
Chose to stay in Him and be joy filled
Don’t be an Eeyore or a Tigger!
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