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Introduction
God is a seeking God
God is an emotional God
The Scripture reminds us that God can be angry, sad, kind, compassionate, jealous
In all His emotions He is perfect.
When we were outside His Kingdom—lost in our sin—He grieved over our spiritual suffering, and His love and passion was to reach out and invite us into relationship with Him.
The Scripture reminded the reader that God chases after the lost, seeks to restore the sinner, and desires to pour out His blessings.
Jesus the Christ, demonstrated these attributes by healing people, loving people, and teaching people the truths of the Kingdom of God.
But it was the religious leaders of His day that grumbled and complained that Jesus would reach out to the sinner.
So Jesus described Kingdom Truth through two parables that I want to read to you this morning.
Luke 15:3-10.
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There cannot be any doubt that God is filled with joy, heaven is filled with joy, and the angels are filled with joy when lost people our found and come into relationship with God.
Illustration: Church in Granite City.
A billboard that states: “We exist to make God smile.”
God rejoices over you! (Isa 62:5)
You are special to the Lord.
God rejoices over your goodness!
(Jer 32:41)
Holiness, righteousness, doing good to others brings joy to God.
God rejoices over your repentance! (Eze 18:23)
When a person turns from sin and self and sets their journey toward God, it brings Him joy.
We rejoice over reconciliation with God! (Rom 5:11, Neh 8:9-10)
Joy comes in our lives when we are reconciled to God.
Joy comes in our lives when others are reconciled to God.
We rejoice over God’s help! (Ps 28:7)
When God helps us, heals us, brings victory and peace in our lives—we rejoice.
We rejoice over God’s reign!
(1 Chron 16:31)
Ultimately, we live and bask in joy because God rules and reigns!
Conclusion
Do you want to make God smile?
Do you want to experience true joy in your life?
Repent
Live by faith and do good.
Know that one day you will be in heaven - where joy is a profoundly experienced emotion.
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