https://youtu.be/aZqGYqWKt4c “Lord, remember what has happened to us. Look, and see our disgrace! We have become orphans, fatherless; our mothers are widows. Slaves rule over us; no one rescues us…
https://youtu.be/CPER9VtDTdI "I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who don't need repentance….I tell…
https://youtu.be/wFi2DciPjXI And his heart took great pride in the ways of Yahweh, and again he took away the high places and the Asherim from Judah." 2 Chronicles 17:6 LSB https://bible.com/bible/3345/2ch.17.6.LSB…
Leviticus 10.3 warns those who approach Me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will
be honored.
Our holiness not our happiness is what concerns God most. This is true because God is holy, that is His nature.
Is God happy? Happy is an emotion we feel based upon our circumstances. I doubt God is ever happy.
The Bible commands that we always be joyful. God promises us joy, probably because He Himself is joyful and exudes joy. Joy is a state of contentment, hopefulness and love all bundled together. It is why Paul in prison could say he was joyful and command we be joyful always. It is why God promised us joy though He promised us hard times because joy is possible in difficult circumstances unlike happiness.
Joy focuses on what we have and the relationship we have with God Who is always near regardless of where we are or what we are going through. (more…)
Acts 16:34 describes he was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God.
What’s the difference between being happy and having joy?
I would suggest happiness is a result of circumstances and joy is the result of attitude. Feelings tell me whether I am happy or not but conviction tells me I have joy.
Interestingly, God promises joy but not happiness. (more…)
Psalm 43.4 observes God Who gives me ecstatic joy. The psalmist found in God his greatest joy. How many people can say that today? Joy in God is a uniquely…
Enter your email below to get your free resource, periodic news, and new blog post notifications.
