JOY ( A GREAT VIRTUE PART 2)
WHAT JOY? There is a difference between the ordinary joy people experience and the joy that the Bible talks about. Worldly joy comes as a result of temporary circumstances, like promotion at work, new job, increase salary, the birth of a baby etc. This is the joy that comes as a result of outward circumstances, this type of joy is short lived and temporal because they are controlled or determined by the circumstances of life. But the joy the scriptures talks about is called the joy of the Lord, it is the joy that comes from your inner being as a result of your relationship with the Lord. It has nothing to do with your outer circumstances. It is a joy that is deeply rooted in your heart through the promises of God and the person of the Holy Ghost. WHAT IS THIS JOY? 1. It is the fruit of the recreated human spirit. Galatians 5:22, “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy…” Joy as one of the fruit of the spirit is birthed in your heart the very moment you receive Jesus as Lord