Posts Tagged ‘ Joy ’
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.
Proverbs 11:25, ESV
We are blessed to bless. God gives to us so that we can give to others.
There is also a joy that comes from giving to others, especially when the gospel is shared and they find the joy of salvation.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.
Psalm 30:5, ESV
We begin under God’s wrath for our sin. Yet, in Christ’s atoning sacrifice we find His favor. What joy we find knowing we have been redeemed by our God.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 2:10-11, ESV
We have the sign of the cross and empty tomb. Does that bring us great joy? Are we willing to give our gifts (time, money, and talent) to our Lord? Do we worship Him?
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14, ESV
A blessed and upright young woman was given the impossible task of raising the Son of God who would take away her and all our sin.
Imagine the joyous burden and faith.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
Philippians 4:4, ESV
Even when this life is hard and uncertain, we can always rejoice that our God has saved us and is coming again soon!
Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
Psalm 47:1, ESV
Our God has done great things worthy of celebration, most importantly He saved us from our sins through the cross.
When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.
Psalm 94:19, ESV
God’s Word is a great comfort in all circumstances. Remembering God’s promises and faithfulness can lighten any load and bring joy from sadness and worry
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8, ESV
We who have come to know the goodness of God show our joy and hope to a lost and hurting world that may turn to that goodness.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12, ESV
Show others the joy found in Christ in all circumstances, even being lovingly patient when attacked for our faith, praying continually.
This is one of the ways others see the Gospel.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
If we focus on how bad the world is, we can pulled into complaining and worry. If we focus on what good is happening, we can share our joy with a hurting world, especially the salvation offered by Christ.
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