Righteousness Peace, Joy in the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17 JOY UNSPEAKABLE JOY Righteousness Peace, Joy in the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17

Let us consider three situations and see how we can go through with the strength and the joy of God.

1. trials according to james 1: 2-4 Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, Jas 1:3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Jas 1:4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

2. SUFFERINGS ACCORDING TO PAUL’S EXPERIENCE 2Co 4:8 We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 2Co 4:9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— 2Co 4:10 always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body. 2Co 4:11 For we who live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. 2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.

3. Overwhelming disaster HACCORDING TO hABAKKUK Though the fig tree may NOT blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labour of the olive may FAIL, And the fields yield NO food; Though the flock may be CUT OFF from the fold, And there be NO HERD in the stalls— Hab 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Hab 3:19 The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills.

When we go through trials, sufferings and disasters we often asked: Where is god? Why me? How long? HOW DO YOU HANDLE JAMES 1 TRIALS HOW DO YOU HANDLE PAUL’S SUFFERING HOW DO YOU HANDLE HABAKKUK’S CYCLE OF “BAD LUCK”?

FAITH PATIENCE LACK NOTHING WHAT A JOY! James’ advice FAITH PATIENCE LACK NOTHING WHAT A JOY!

2. paul’s SUFFERINGS 2 Corinthians 4:8-11 HARD PRESSED PERPLEXED PERSECUTED STRUCK DOWN

Paul’s advice 2Co 4:7 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. When you are DEAD in Christ Jesus - You are also ALIVE in Christ Jesus IF YOU ARE NOT ‘DEAD TO SELF” AT LEAST TRY TO DIE A LITTLE EVERYDAY”

MY STORY / Habakkuk’s experience Habakkuk’s advice

HABAKKUK’s Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:19 The LORD God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills

What is this joy?

What is this joy Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS YOUR STRENGTH."

what must you do that can give god the joy PRESENCE COMMUNICATION OBEDIENCE PRODIGAL WORKING

PERSONAL CONVICTION TO GIVE MY LORD THE JOY Tit 2:2 Teach the older men to exercise self-control, to be worthy of respect, and to live wisely. They must have sound faith and be filled with love and patience. SELF CONTROL RESPECTABLE: OTHERS WILL RESPECT WISDOM: LIVE WISELY SOUND FAITH LOVE PATIENCE

FOR THE ICC CHURCH Coffee never knew it will taste nice and sweet before it met milk and sugar. We are good as individuals but become better when we blend with the right people. The world is full of nice people, if you can’t find one, BE ONE today!