Joy of The Lord
Joy of The Lord
When you study the Joy of the Lord you learn quickly that it’s different from regular human joy that’s produced by happy situations. Rather, it’s a divine joy that comes directly from the God. This is why it states in Psalm 16:11 that ‘in his presence is the fulness of joy.’ In heaven the atmosphere is filled with God’s joy. The Bible says that God rejoices over us with singing. God has never had a bad day, he’s never depressed, the joy is supernatural. It is an everlasting joy. This is why Jesus told his own disciples that, after he was raised from the dead, no one would be able to take their joy; because their joy came from him. The Scriptures tells us the reward Jesus got for going to the cross was the joy set before him. It also states he was anointed with the oil of gladness above his companions. (Hebrews 1:9) So go beyond just natural human happiness, and let the joy of The Lord be your strength!
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Hebrews 1:9 (NKJV) You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.