We place our happiness in the hands of others. Are all teachers? Joy is not the appetizer before the meal. It allows you to pull down your walls, let down your defenses and say and do things that you would not say and do otherwise. The dear Lord wants us to have joy in our heart and life at all times. “Abide in Me, and I in you. But there is a restlessness in your heart. (See 95:1-2, 6-7.). PRAYER. A balm that soothes in the midst of pain; There is a drive that cannot be deterred. LORD This is the OLD SCHOOL This joy I have!!!!! Some people use laughter as a means of covering up their pain. You do not have to front for me because I am a living witness I know the Devil will throw you for a loop! But joy comes from your spirit, not your mouth. The Lord of the Joy! The world is filled with a whole lot of talented people who don’t know God and use their God given talents to do the devil’s work. Be prepared that the pathway to joy will sometimes require a journey through sorrow (v. 17-22). Joy is not based on our circumstance or other people. and this is what he left back here, then she sang again Genre: Spoken Word. Happiness is an emotion and emotions are fleeting and can turn on a dime based on your circumstances and daily events. After all, they are human and imperfect just like you and me. Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Weekly Sermons. this love have (the world didnt give to me) this joy I have hey hey hey the world didnt give to me We ate by the beach… we went dolphin chasing.. we hiked a mountain, kinda.. We drove up and down mountain.. we walk Zions trails and stood and Bryce’s canyon…. for Jesus paid the price I have to make up in my mind that Im not going to let anything come and steal my joy…. Some of us might seek after joy by coming to church and singing, clapping, and trying to "feel it", and we feel good for awhile, but when we leave here that feeling goes away because it is not joy. Therefore it is possible to have enduring joy. Galatians 5:22-23It joy is a part of the fruit of the spirit. Paul declares be filled with the spirit, making melody in your heart, giving thanks, and submitting yourselves. Ecclesiastes chapter 3, points out that there is a time for everthing. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. You want joy in the midst of a storm read God’s word and find that he won’t forsake you or he won’t leave you and can have joy. She laughed because she did not believe that God was going give her a child in her old age. This Joy that We Have. Joy stays with you no matter who is in your life or no matter what is going on in your life. Proverbs 16:20 ... whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he. this love I have the world didnt give to me So that we could be complete in whatever situation and whatever circumstance. I come to church every Sunday dressed in Baptist beautiful, carrying my biggest Bible, I must know the lord — that’s circumstantial evidence. Our text this mornings gives us 3 pieces of evidence of being filled with the spirit. NOTICE! Joy is a portion of the fruit of the spirit. So it’s with you no matter who is in your life. Meanings: from the root word "to laugh" can come the secondary meanings on how we laugh -- caressingly; to be entertained; jesting; making sport of; mockingly; According to the root meanings, we can be amused, celebrating, holding a contest, joking, making merry, playing, rejoicing, smiling, stammering, being gracious, being in derision, or scorning when we laugh. Tony Evans’ book of illustrations: stories, quotes, and anecdotes from more than 30 years of preaching and public speaking. Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! is a similar scripture against the wicked. Then he said to them, “Go your way. Cain Had Issues → This Joy that I Have. Both Paul and the Psalmist give up 3 pieces of evidence that you are filled with the Spirit: Paul lifts up 3 pieces of evidence that you are filled with the Spirit: Anyone who is filled with the Holy Spirit have JOY. Some people use laughter as a means hiding so they don’t have deal with reality. I have probably listened to this one at least 30 times. Our text says be yea not drunk with wine, but be ye filled with the spirit. I have experienced joy on the asphalt of Charlotte Motor Speedway going more than 150 miles an hour in a race car. Joy a directive a strong basis for the faith of a Christian. Joy will keep you stable when all about you the world is changing. the man can come and repossess your house wait a minuet, shes said Luke 2:1-20 Good News of Great Joy. You can’t assume that someone knows the Lord just because they always have a smile on their faces. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the, Is our joy too closely linked with our material possessions? 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Both the talent and the gift come from God, but difference is this: The talent is used to bring glory to individual. May the words of our mouths and the thoughts of our hearts be acceptable to you, God our Strength and our Redeemer. I have a great text for us today—1 Thessalonians 1:2-6—and it’s a great encouragement text in the New Testament. 1. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Our heavenly Father is not indifferent to our happiness. (. That Savior’s name … Even though things may not be going the way we want them to be on the outside, God has designed a “playroom” in our soul. He was creating all of this with me on His mind.. I did not observe it happening, but I am assuming that because there is snow on the ground, the snow must have fell last night. It is a dangerous things to base your joy on other people or expect them to be responsible for the level of joy in our hearts. Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. But the quality of their talents are not indicative of the filling of the Holy Spirit. These things I have showed you… I took you on top of the mountain so that when you come down.. youll remember the victory and have energy in the fight. So I was laughing on the outside because life was ridiculous, but I still have joy in inside because God is good. Are all prophets? not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Now I had a beautiful wedding… we had a wonderful Honeymoon.. we drove all over western USA. You are setting yourself up for a let down if you place too much responsibility on the shoulders of others because they will eventually let you down. “Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!” (. I look forward to it all year long—almost from the moment it ends. more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ; Because often time we allow thing in the world to still our joy, When you are in Christ nothing and no one can steal your joy. Obviously I have experienced joy in the church and in fellowship with you. There are times we won’t be able to see the bigger picture, after all, some things will happen to us and around us that just don’t make sense. the robber The world didn’t give it to me. 15-19 ... Grace Notes Sermon Ministry: Subscribe for free Learn More . This is derisive laughter at the wicked. By Daniel W. Brettell. I have experienced joy in my marriage, in my children. Wine represents everything that we allow to control us. can break in our home Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. In God’s Kingdom, the only evidence that you are filled with the Holy Spirit, that you know the Lord is the fruit that shows up in spirit, the change that occurs in your heart. The Master was exalted. So much of life is out of our control; but one thing we can always control is our reactions and behaviors. If joy is essential, then it must mean that, In a world of sin and suffering, mess and misery, trials and tribulations, it is good news to hear that you can have joy in the midst of it all. well who gave it to you This entry was posted in by Rev. It is inaccurate to say I got the faithfulness down, but the patience is coming. Dr. Dan De Leon. The seat of joy is not the bank account / your toys / friends / spouse / kids Real joy is apart from any of these things that can be lost! Stop looking for joy in temporary circumstances and find it in the timeless Savior (v. 16). I can have tears in my eyes and still have joy in my heart. Once you know God, the more we learn about the God the more your joy will increase. 1. Series Review: One of the premises of the Bible (the theme of the series) is that there is a difference between a morally restrained heart by the power of will power and the supernatural change that the Holy Spirit gives. On the other hand, when we make inferences or draw conclusions based upon a collect of details, we are engaging in circumstantial evidence. . I must know the Lord because I am working in the church, that’s circumstantial evidence. There is a gist that cannot be categorized. You can’t take some of them and not have the others. I was not an accident or a back up plan…. Verse 4 says there is "a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance". if it cannot be repossessed Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. This joy that I have. Direct evidence can be seen. He’s living under the threat of death but he is in Christ. You can have talents that are power, impressive, and awesome, and not even have a relationship with the God who gave you the talents. How do you know which is true of you. Boy Mama Shirley Caesar Aint Nothing nice to play with she really ate up this song “I am the true vine and my Father is the husbandman.”, Verse 4, “Abide in me, and I in you.” Verse 5 “He that abides in me, and I in him, the same with bring forth much fruit.”. I have on my heart today the fact that some of you have grown up with Christianity. You know why the world can’t give it to and the world can’t take away from, becuase the world didn’t give it to me. and who gave it to you”. That give Me joy… he speaks to me personally through His own creation. These words of Jesus so powerful… He says here in verse 11, “these things I have spoken to you so that… "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made… Stevenson nearing life's end said, ''To miss the joy is to miss everything.'' I love Christmas Eve. to be filled with the Spirit of God, and the evidence of this fullness is that we are joyful (5:19), thankful (5:20), and submissive (5:21–6:9). Shepherds would not have been among the social elite of the day. I have experienced joy in a lot of things—in sports. You can praise God on Sunday and have no peace on Monday. I do. How did I know it was snowing? This fullness of joy eludes even the most committed Christians. Verse 20 says this: "Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts her voice in the square" However, the chapter goes on to say that the people did not want God's wisdom. 21 that they may all be one; even as You, Father, Jesus isn’t stuck with me.. Im not his little brat brother that our parents make take everywhere with Him.. NO NO He wants me and that Give me Joy, Oh I feel It now.. Jesus says I want your joy to be full…. God begs them to repent. Again, Sarah laughed, but she did not have joy. That is circumstantial evidence. The spiritual gift on the other hand is used by God to bring glory to God. M“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven” (, “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven” (. But still, we have the ability to place the event in its proper place and not let an off the cuff reaction at a time of anger and vulnerability be the thing that people remember us for or mark as our personality. I am bringing you news of great joy for ALL people. 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