1 PETER 1:8 ESV 8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,
Being a Christian believer is not supposed to be a burden but a delight. We are supposed to enjoy our salvation.
Our enemy, through his lies, tries to give us a different picture.
This does not mean we will never face tests or trials, but the promise of God is that we can have peace and joy even when we face trouble, because the Lord is with us and taking care of us.
JOHN 16:33 ESV 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
Joy is an important part of God’s provision for our life to be what it should be. Just as God has provided air for us to breathe, God has provided joy. Joy should be the atmosphere in which we live.
ROMANS 14:17 ESV 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
In God’s kingdom, joy is present. God’s kingdom is wherever He is allowed to rule. So if God rules in our life we should be carriers of joy.
This will not happen if we focus on our circumstances. It requires that we look at all Jesus has done and is doing. We must focus on Jesus to keep from having our joy stolen from us.
Our spirits have the joy of the Lord. But we must choose to rejoice and allow the joy that is in us to flow out. The choice is ours.
Life is not meant to be a constant struggle, but a joy. If this does not describe our life, then we are missing out on the full provision God has made for us.
SAY THIS: I have the joy of the Lord! I am full of joy! Joy is flowing in my life. I live in joy!