THE GIFT OF JOY

Luke 2:8–11 KJV 1900

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

I'VE GOT JOY, JOY, JOY, JOY

Luke 1:14 (KJV 1900)

And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

Luke 1:44 (KJV 1900)

For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.

Luke 1:57–58 (KJV 1900)

Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son. And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

Luke 1:28 (KJV 1900)

And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

Luke 1:47 (KJV 1900)

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

GOD GIVES TRUE JOY

Psalm 16:11 (KJV 1900)

Thou wilt shew me the path of life:

In thy presence is fulness of joy;

At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV 1900)

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Romans 15:13 (KJV 1900)

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

YOU MUST CHOOSE TO HAVE JOY

1 Peter 1:8–9 (KJV 1900)

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

Philippians 4:4 (KJV 1900)

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Luke 1:47 (KJV 1900)

And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

JOY CHANGES THE PERSPECTIVE OF OUR LIFE

Luke 6:22–23 (KJV 1900)

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

James 1:2–4 (KJV 1900)

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

2 Corinthians 7:4 KJV 1900

Great is my boldness of speech toward you, great is my glorying of you: I am filled with comfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation.

TRUE JOY WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO US THROUGH GOD’S GIFT OF HIS SON!