12/11/21-God's Joy for You-Saturday Worship

Joy- What does it look like?

Joy is rooted in God’s presence and in what he has done. A state of being not grounded in current circumstances but in the character of God.

Zephaniah 3:14–15 ESV

14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has taken away the judgments against you; he has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; you shall never again fear evil.

Reasons for Joy: -taken away judgement - cleared enemies - given his presence.

Zephaniah 3:16–17 ESV

16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Fear not, O Zion; let not your hands grow weak. 17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.

How does God feel about you?

His presence is one of joy, love and singing in our lives.

Zephaniah 3:17 ESV

17 The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.