Are You A Joyful Servant?
(Deuteronomy 28:47-48) As Christians, joy ought to be a characteristic of our service. We rejoice in service not merely because we accomplish tasks but because of the One Who assigned...
The Joy of A Triumphant Entrance
(Jude 24-25) Some day, you can enter triumphantly into the Lord's presence! If you do finish well, it is only because He empowered you to do so. Surrender your fleshly...
The Joy of Testing
(James 1:2-4) How do you rejoice in the midst of difficulty? You go back to what you know for sure. We know that God is in control of difficulty and...
The Joy of What Is Ahead
(Hebrews 12:1-2) While we have joy in the past and present, much more awaits us in what God has prepared ahead of us. This sort of joy motivated Christ in...
The Joy of Christian Friendship and Fellowship
(Philemon 5-7, 20) The joy of Christian fellowship is not limited to one day a week. It extends beyond the time we gather together and into all areas of our...
The Joy of the Local Church
(Philippians 4:1) A local church is a small representation of the family of God. Because of our divine relationship with the Father, we can enjoy a delightful fellowship with one...
The Joy of Unity
(Philippians 2:1-2, 17-18) You can have a relationship without having fellowship. Unity does not mean union or uniformity. Christian unity is grounded in sharing the mind of Christ. While the...
The Joy of Intercession
(Philippians 1:3-4) One of the most Christ-like things we can do is intercede for others. When you pray for others, God will produce great joy in your soul. As you...
The Joy of Giving
(2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 9:7) Giving is more joyful than receiving. The Bible promises great blessings to those who give with expectation and without reservation. Are you faithfully giving to the...
The Joy of Faithful Ministers
(2 Corinthians 1:23-24; 2:3) According to Scripture, faithful ministers are helpers of our joy. The Lord made us to need one another. While God gives the joy, faithful ministers simply...
The Joy of God’s Will
(Romans 15:30-33) There is no joy like finding and fulfilling God's will. His will is perfect, and performing it satisfies the deepest longings of your soul. Discover His will for...
The Joy of the Holy Spirit
(Romans 14:17) The Spirit of God is the One Who brings all of heaven's resources to your heart. He brings the joy of Christ's presence and power. Have you learned...
The Joy of Finishing Well
(Acts 20:24) Yes, there is joy in beginning and even continuing our journey with the Lord. However, there is joy in finishing, too! God desires that we run through the...
The Joy of Persecution
(Acts 13:49-52) While persecution and joy seem too opposite to cooperate, persecution is a frequent context for joy in the New Testament Church. The source of real joy is not...
The Joy of Spiritual Awakening
(Acts 8:1-8) One of the marks of a spiritual awakening is genuine joy, not fleeting emotionalism or shallow sentimentality. This joy expressed through Christians is visibly compelling and convicting toward...
The Joy of Answered Prayer
(John 16:24) When we pray in Jesus' name, we share His relationship with the Father. We borrow His access and authority. Connecting our prayers to Christ in faith guarantees answers,...
The Joy of Christ’s Return
(John 16:19-23) You don't have to live with your head down. We should live with our eyes up because Christ is coming soon. Praise God, we can enjoy the journey...
The Joy of Sinners Coming to Christ
(Zephaniah 3:17) What brings gladness to the heart of God? He delights in the salvation of sinners. This causes the Redeemer to rejoice. We can experience this same joy and...
The Joy of God Working In You
(Luke 10:17-21) No matter what happens, Christians can rejoice that their names are permanently written down in the Lamb's Book of Life. Even after salvation, God's children can rejoice that...
The Joy of a Living Christ
(Matthew 28:8) The great joy of the Christian life is rooted in this truth: we have a risen Savior! We can face difficulty and even death with joyful confidence because...
The Joy of Divine Leading
(Matthew 2:10) In every season of life, there are crossroads at which you must choose your direction. Whether it be through Scripture, wise counsel, or providential circumstances, God desires to...
The Joy of Jesus
(Isaiah 61:1-3, 7) All joy is centered on Jesus. Although we frequently search for joy in possessions, it can only be found in the presence of Jesus. Praise His name,...
The Joy of Faithful Children
(Proverbs 17:21; 23:24) What a joy it is to hear your children are following the Lord! While this is true of your earthly family, this is equally true of your...
The Joy of the Word
(Jeremiah 15:16) A secret to joy is not looking at people or observing circumstances, but rather it is hearing from the Lord. God’s word & God’s joy are always connected....
The Joy of Sharing Jesus
(Proverbs 12:20; 15:23) To deliver the truth of Scripture, you must first discover it for yourself. As you share Jesus, both you and the recipient will share joy! When was...
The Joy of Reaping
(Psalm 126:5-6) In a world full of brokenness and sadness, we often wonder if God will ever break through. Christians have a promise that joy will follow sorrow, as long...
The Joy of Today
(Psalm 118:24) There is a picture of hope in the dawning of every new day. Each morning, we must realign ourselves with the joy of the Lord. Whether easy or...
The Joy of Salvation
(Psalm 51:12) Christian people ought to be the happiest people on earth. That does not mean they are perfect or have zero problems, but they always have something to rejoice...
The Joy of Being Right with God
(Psalm 32:11) The most miserable person on earth is not a lost person. It is a saved person out of fellowship with God. Do you have the joy of being...
The Joy of Divine Strength
(Psalm 21:1-2) Do you feel faint or weary today? You can access God's strength! Regardless of the size of your battle, lean heavily on the Lord and let Him fight...
The Joy of God’s Name
(Psalm 33:21) In the Bible, names were largely given with meaning. In other words, the names of individuals reflect their nature. Study Psalm 33 with us as we rejoice in...
The Joy of God’s Presence
(Psalm 16:11) Places do not bring joy; people do. Even more so, there is no joy like living consciously in the presence of God. We sadly neglect this joy because...
The Joy of Faith
(Psalm 5:11) As you learn to believe God, you enter into His joy. When you first believe on Christ, you discover the joy of His salvation. When you continue to...
