1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” How are you doing with the will of God in Christ Jesus for you when it comes to rejoicing and giving thanks? Isn’t it crazy how we can clearly know what […]

“When all the Israelites saw the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD coming into the camp, their shout of joy was so loud it made the ground shake!” – 1 Samuel 4:5 (NLT) Joy and happiness are not the same thing. Most dictionaries define joy as the ultimate state of happiness, but in life […]

“And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.” – Acts 2:44-46 […]

“May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope.” – Romans 15:13 (AMP) One of the most challenging places for joy to survive is […]

“Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, ‘This child will be rejected by many in Israel, and it will be their undoing. But he will be the greatest joy to many others.’” – Luke 2:34 (NLT) Is Jesus your greatest joy? Have a serious think about it for a minute. When I began […]

“…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the […]