Spiritual fruit of JOY π
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April 30, 2023 at 11:18 amWhat is the spiritual meaning of JOY in the Bible?
It’s a lasting emotion that comes from a choice we make to trust that God will fulfill His promises.
Another aspect of Biblical JOY is, to the child of God, the JOY of the LORD is our strength (Neh. 8:10) Let’s us not forget that when life’s situations become trying, we have deposited within us a reserve of strength which comes from the spiritual gift called JOY.
JOY is a choice….. “Biblical JOY is the firm confident assurance that God is in control of every detail of our lives. And that ultimately, everything is going to turn out alright. Having the fruit of JOY enables the believer to praise God in all circumstances. Taking hold of JOY in the midst of trials is a thing of great power! When we begin to thank God in the middle of trying circumstances, He will come on the scene and fill us with His peace and JOY which is more precious and hard-won than when everything is going fine.
Spirit filled JOY….. The Biblical fruit of JOY is a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit π in us. (Ro. 14:17) “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and JOY in the Holy Spirit.”
Intentual JOY….. We are commanded to be glad, and rejoice, and shout for JOY. Biblical JOY is a deliberate act of our obedience in direct response to who CHRIST is and what He’s done. (Psa. 32:11) “Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous,, and shout for JOY all you upright in heart! (Phil. 4:4) “Rejoice in the LORD always: again I will say, rejoice.” (Ro. 12 12) “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” (Ro. 12:15) “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”
In happy or sad times, in comfort or extreme difficulty, we can find JOY in the presence of the LORD. When we intentionally focus on CHRIST — who He is, what He’s done to redeem us, and His promise to keep us, brings a supernatural JOY that can in no way compare with life’s temporary happiness.
Father, thank You for placing in me the spiritual fruit of JOY. Thank You that Biblical JOY is more than just experiencing happiness, it’s more deeply rooted than that. Real JOY is a spiritual weapon that can help to lift me above life’s many challenges and difficult circumstances. Real Bible JOY is my strength. Real JOY gives me peace. Real Biblical JOY comes from You. — Fill me LORD with more JOY…
In JESUS name. Amen! β€
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April 30, 2023 at 7:52 pmAmen and Amen my brother. Thank you for highlighting this topic. I am blessed by it. I love your wisdom and thank you for blessing us on this sacred wall. Blessings to the overflowing to you. What a powerful way to end the month of April. We all made it. Thank you Abba Father GCOGA πππππππ
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May 1, 2023 at 8:01 amThank you! What a blessing!
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