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~ The Source of All True Joy ~

Introduction to the Joy Series ~  Our Lord Jesus Christ told us that He came so that His followers could have true joy resulting from their relationship with God?  Listen to His words:  “…I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled…” (John 17:13).  In the prior covenant King David said, “You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11).  Near the close of our New Testament, “the disciple whom Jesus loved” tells us that “these things we write to you that your joy may be full” (1 John 1:4). 

Joy In God  ~  “And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation” (Romans 5:11). 

Joy In Christ  ~  Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full” (John 15:11).    

Joy In The Spirit  ~  “Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). 

Observation  ~  All three members of the Trinity are involved in the Christian’s joy.

Concluding Comment  ~  Regarding Christian joy Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, said: “Peace is joy resting, and joy is peace dancing.”

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW

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