Joy
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I. Introduction
I. Introduction
Advent
Hope
Peace
Love
Joy
The biblical definition of joy says that joy is a feeling of good pleasure and happiness that is dependent on who Jesus is rather than on who we are or what is happening around us. Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, abiding in God’s presence and from hope in His word.
8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
Answering 3 Questions today.
II. What is Joy?
II. What is Joy?
My struggle finding Joy...
Emotion vs Feeling
Emotion
Definition - a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
unconscious and instinctive - don’t have to think about being sad, or don't have to think about being surprised.
6 Basic Emotions
Happiness
Sadness
Fear
Disgust
Anger
Surprise
Feeling
Definition - an emotional state or reaction.
reaction to emotions.
“feelings are mental experiences of body states and arise as your brain interprets the subconscious emotions.”
- Antonio Damasio,professor of Neuroscience at the University of Southern California
Ex.
Fear = Anxiety
Sadness = sorrow
Happiness = Joy
Happiness vs Joy
“Happiness is an emotional response to an outcome.”
“Joy is the feeling that we have from doing what we are fashioned to do.”
- Matthew McConaughey University of Houston (2016)
Luke 2:10 (NASB95)
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
III. Where does Joy come from?
III. Where does Joy come from?
The Father (God)
11 You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.
The Son (Jesus)
11 “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
The Spirit
13 In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation—having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise,
Galatians 5:22 (NASB95)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
How do we experience Joy?
How do we experience Joy?
Abide in Christ John 15:9-11
Definition - accept or act in accordance with.
Pray (Talk to God) Philippians 4:4-7
Focus on God not the circumstance Philippians 4:8-9
Paul uses the Greek word for Joy 16 times in 104 verses.
