Galatians 5:22, 23 - JOY IN JESUS!
Galatians 5:22, 23 (NLT) But the Holy Spirit
produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against
these things!
INTRODUCTION
Joy is the second of the graces of the
Spirit listed by Paul (Gal. 5:22). True joy is not
found in noisy laughter or in giddy excitement
caused by the worlds shallow pleasures. The
Christian finds his joy in resting in the love of
Christ, in victories won, and in unselfish service
for humanity. Joy will reach its highest
realization in the world to come, but a high degree of
joy may be experienced here and now by those who
abide in Christ. [SDA Bible Commentary re John
15:11]
COMMENTARY PEARL
Overflowing Joy
The word joy has all but disappeared from
our current Christian vocabulary. One reason is
because we have confused joy with happiness, and
have come to believe it is found in pleasure,
security, and prosperity. In doing this, however, we
have believed a lie that Satan is constantly
telling the world to believe.
But James did not say, "Count it all joy
when you fall into an easy chair." He said,
"Count it all joy when you fall into various
trials" (James 1:2).
Joy Is Not The Same As Happiness -
Although They May Overlap. Happiness Depends On
Circumstances; Joy Depends On God. Happiness Vanishes When
Life Turns Painful; Joy Keeps Going And May Even
Grow.
Joy comes from a living, vital
relationship with God. It comes from knowing this world
is only temporary, and someday we will be with
God forever. It comes from the fact that
although we do not yet see God, we "believe in him
and are filled with an inexpressible and
glorious joy" (1 Peter 1:8 NIV). It comes from a life
of submission to the Holy Spirit - regardless
of circumstances.
Weve all heard it; some of us have
surely said, I just want to be happy. How
sad that we would content ourselves with
happiness when the joy of the Lord is ours for the
taking. Choose joy. [Hope for Each Day by Billy
Graham]
CLOSING PEARL
Happiness Come And Goes
Joy Comes And Grows
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Galatians 5:22, 23 - Joy for The Taking.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211101-1019.html
Galatians 5:22, 23 - JOY IN JESUS!
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211212-0929.html
John 17:13 - Joy In Jesus.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120817-1813.html
LINK TO A MUSICAL SPECIAL ON JOY:
Joy In My Heart by Karen Peck, New River,
and Joy Gardner:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgdnQzsnkUQ
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
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
