Joy in the Lord is our strength

May the powerful arms of the Father wrap you in His love knowing that with Him we never walk alone!

 

John 16:7 The disciples must have thought, "How can it be to our advantage to be alone? The Romans hate us because they see us as disturbers of the peace. The Jewish leaders hate us because they see us as blasphemers. You alone love us, and You are leaving us." So Jesus explained the benefits of His departure. When Jesus left, the believers would have (1) the provision of the Holy Spirit; (2) the potential of full joy; (3) the possibility of fuller knowledge; (4) the privilege of peace. I will send Him: Jesus explained that the Holy Spirit will convict the world and communicate truth to the apostles. The Holy Spirit would not be given to the world, but to believers. The coming of the Spirit would be more profitable to believers than even the physical presence of Christ, since the Spirit could dwell in all believers at the same time

 

John 16:9
of sin: Note the singular sin, not sins. Our witness should not focus on sins (adultery, gluttony, pride, and other sins), but on the full payment that Christ has made for all sin.
Reception of the full pardon is the only cure for the disease of sin.

 

Psalm
4:6 Although our lives often seem to be filled with uncertainty, there is never uncertainty with God. Those on whom the Lord shines His face are truly blessed. The joy God gives transcends the joy of the harvest. Agricultural produce, the result of abundant rain on fertile soil, was a blessing of God on His people. But there is something greater than full barns and overflowing cisterns—the joy of God's presence. The peace that God gives is far from a relaxation technique. It is a peace that enables an anxious person to lie down and sleep.

 

Deuteronomy
27:7 Peace offerings were occasions of great joy, celebrations of belonging to God, sensing His presence, and remembering and thanking Him for His good gifts. The joy came from recognizing their special place in God's gracious covenant.

 

Psalm 64:10 The joy of confident trust in God cannot be overstated. By placing our problems into God's hands, we can rest in His sovereign will for our lives. Concerns about the future can be cast aside, for the Lord controls our future and has good plans for us.

 

Philemon 1:7 Rather than merely being happy because of Philemon's love, the apostle remarkably stated that he had joy, even when he was in chains. A Christian's joy in trying circumstances is a testimony to God's peace.