The Impact of Joy
12/19/2021 - Dave Riddle
Luke 2:10 - Good news of great joy!
Joy is Not the Same Thing as Personal Happiness
Happiness is circumstantial
Joy is different
1 Peter 1:8 - …inexpressible and glorious joy
“Joy unspeakable and full of glory“
Joy = chara (χαρά) a calm delight
Pipe dream or attainable reality?
Joy is Commanded
Philippians 4:4 - Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again rejoice.
An imperative.
Joy Requires Intentionality & Commitment
Colossians 3:2 - set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.
Set your mind = phroneō (φρονέω) To direct one's mind to a thing, to seek, to strive for
Joy Can Become Our Orientation
Galatians 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy…
How Do We “Set Our Minds…”?
Remember How Loved You Are
The love we experience on Earth pales in comparison to the love the Heavenly Father has for us.
Remember Who(se) You Are
1 John 3:1, 1 Peter 2:9-10 - This is our identity! This is who we are!
Remember What You Have
1 Peter 1:3-7 - …an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading…
John 15:11 - “I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.”
Complete, full, overflowing = plēroō (πληρόω) - to fill to the top: so that nothing shall be wanting to full measure, fill to the brim