Joy is not just a fruit of the Spirit, it’s truly a gift from God for us. Joy is what allows us to be thankful in all circumstances. It is our strength when we’re walking through fiery trials. It isn’t dependent on our situation because it flows from our relationship with God. It’s something we must all cultivate in our lives because of how powerful it is. When we keep our eyes on Jesus and abide in Him, our joy grows. What does it look like in your life? I’ve had it sustain me in the darkest of times. In my pain, joy kept me trusting in God’s promises and helped me look past the present to God’s eternal character. It will do the same for you.
Here are some Bible verses on joy:
1. You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
Psalms 4:7 NLT
2. Now may God, the fountain of hope, fill you to overflowing with uncontainable joy and perfect peace as you trust in him. And may the power of the Holy Spirit continually surround your life with his super-abundance until you radiate with hope!
Romans 15:13 TPT
3. I have told you these things so that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joy may be made full and complete and overflowing.
John 15:11 AMP
4. You will show me the path that leads to life; your presence fills me with joy and brings me pleasure forever.
Psalm 16:11 GNT
5. And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
Nehemiah 8:10 NLT
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 