But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
What should we know about the fruit of the Spirit known as joy? Consider these five things.
- Joy is More Than A Feeling
He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
Job 33:26
- Joy is Foundational to the Believer in Christ
- Joy Doesn’t Depend on Circumstances
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
Job 19:25
- Joy that is Lasting Isn’t Found in the World
And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.
Job 1:21
- Joy Comes Through Knowing Christ
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:
Job 19:25
Tony French
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