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John 15:11, 12 - Dynamics of Joy.

John 15:11-12 (NLT) I have told you these 
things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, 
your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: 
Love each other in the same way I have loved you. 
 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   While watering the flower box on our 
front porch, the spray suddenly stopped. I 
squeezed the handle more firmly, checked the setting, 
and wiggled the hose. Finally I found a kink in 
the line that had stopped the water from 
flowing. Once I untangled the hose, the water sprayed 
freely, and I was able to finish watering my flowers 
and herbs. 
   There are times when joy seems like a 
meager drip in my life, even though I know Jesus 
promises to give it in abundance. When I realize that 
I've stopped raining joy on those around me, it's 
a good signal for me to check for blockages 
and tangles. Jesus linked His promise of joy 
with His command to love others in the same way 
He loved. Often when my joy dries up, I 
discover that I've begun to focus so much on my own 
needs or hurts that I've stopping letting Jesus's 
love for others flow through me. The knot grows 
tighter, my spirit shrivels, and I have nothing to 
pour out into the lives of others. 
   My first response when I recognize lack 
of joy in my heart is to try harder. Like 
twisting the nozzle or squeezing more intensely, this 
does no good if I'm not open to the Source. I 
need to remind myself that I can run to Jesus, 
ask Him to change my heart, to live in me, to 
connect me to the Source of joy, so I can love 
others as He does. 
   Like the generous spray that waters my 
flowers, joy flows naturally when He forgives the 
sins that block our relationship. Because of Him, 
we can open our hearts to His love again and 
overflow with joy. by Sharon Hinck 
   Faith Step: Water a plant today. Think 
about anything in your life that is blocking the 
free flow of Jesus's love, and ask Him to restore 
your joy. [Mornings With Jesus 2018 Devotional by 
Guideposts and Zondervan] 

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

When you seek My face, put aside thoughts of 
everything else. I am above all, as well as in all; 
your communion with Me transcends both time and 
circumstances. Be prepared to be blessed bountifully by My 
Presence, for I am a God of unlimited abundance. Open 
wide your heart and mind to receive more and more 
of Me. When your Joy in Me meets My Joy in you, 
there are fireworks of heavenly ecstasy. This is 
eternal life here and now: a tiny foretaste of what 
awaits you in the life to come. Now you see only a 
poor reflection as in a mirror, but then you will 
see face to Face. (John 15:11; 1 Cor. 13:12) 
[Jesus Calling by Sarah Young] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

Joy from the Holy Spirit: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2008/20080619-1043.html 

Joy in Jesus: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120817-1813.html 

Joy in Gods presence: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20161026-1855.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657