(Psalm 100)
Joy. What a powerful word for only 3 letters. It is the one thing that so
many are looking for each day. There are many types of joy. The joy of
doing well on a project at work or school. The joy of seeing your favorite
sports team win a big game. The joy of a parent as their child accomplishes
something special. There are many types of joy, but the one the Bible talks
about can only come from an intimate relationship with God. You see, the
other types of joy I alluded to are fleeting, passing, and based on single
events. The joy of God is deep down, continuous, encompasses your whole
being. This joy can only be experienced when you are in a relationship with
Christ, and a daily walk that magnifies Him.
You see, many believers lack joy in their life because they are still
trying
to live life their way, in their own strength. When you do it your way, you
put yourself in the same place the world is at. The world continually seeks
real, true joy. But because they lack a relationship with Christ, a daily
walk with God, it is never possible to experience. Men of great wealth have
often said that to have lots of money is nice, but without the joy only a
life dedicated to Christ can bring, it is very empty.
Many of you this morning are looking for different things in your life.
Many
are facing great financial problems, health issues, relationship
difficulties. I tell you today, that despite the earthly problems in your
life today, there is an opportunity for you to have something money can't
purchase. In spite of the problems in your life, you can still have
something so special it gets you beyond those problems. God is offering
His
joy to you today if you are interested. Simply pray and ask for God to open
your heart, help you through the difficulties, and put His joy in your heart
today. Trust me, having the joy of the Lord can give you the strength you
need to overcome and be victorious in any situation.
It is impossible for the world to understand the concept of Godly joy in the
face of many difficulties. But the joy comes from the fact that God is
fighting for you. God is working on your behalf. He said that if you will
be
about His business, He will take care of yours. Start serving God today, be
an inspiration to someone today. Let God give you His joy today to
strengthen you to carry on, despite the circumstances you are facing. His
joy
is not for sale, but free to those who ask for it.
I love you, am praying for you, and wish you a great day as we live with
God's
joy in our lives each and every day.
