Luke 2:10 The angel said to them, "Fear not, for I bring you Good News of Great Joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior who is Christ the Lord. & this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes & lying in a manger."
Gal 5:22 The Fruit of the Spirit is love, Joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law
Ps. 4:7 You have put more Joy in my heart than they have when their grain & wine abound. In peace I will both lie down & sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
w/o God there is NO Joy… He defines it
Rom. 15:13 God… is the God of all Hope & Joy w/o God there is NO Joy… He defines it Neh. 8:10 Do not be grieved; for The Joy of Lord is your strength.
Job 20:5 The triumph of the wicked is short, & the joy of the godless but for a Moment. Though his height mount up to the heavens, & his head reach unto the clouds; Yet he shall perish for ever w/o God there is NO Joy… He defines it
God on the throne of your life… Puts imperishable, Immortal Joy in your Heart
God on the throne of your life… Puts imperishable, Immortal Joy in your Heart Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. Shout & Sing for Joy, O inhabitants of Zion, BECAUSE great in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. Isa 12:5
His Kingdom… filled w/ His Spirit Rom. 14:17 The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating & drinking but of righteousness & peace & Joy in the Holy Spirit.
Drawn from the well of Salvation Isa. 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation
Eternal … Incorruptible … Imperishable John 16:22 you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, & No One Will Take Your Joy From You.
Walking with a Winner John 16:33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation. But be of good cheer; I have overcome the world
Walking with a Winner Heb. 12:2 Looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, & is seated at the right hand of the throne of God
Heaven is a powerful joy Matt. 25:21 & 23 Jesus spoke of one w/ 2 talents & one w/ 5, 'Well done, good & faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the Joy of Your Master.'
Those who Believe 1 st Pet. 1:18 Even though you do not see him now, You believe in him & rejoice w/ an Indescribable & Glorious Joy, because you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls
Those who Obey John 15:10 These things I have spoken to you, that My Joy may be in you, & that Your Joy may be full
Soul-winners Ps. 126:5 Those who sow in tears shall reap w/ shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with Shouts of Joy, bringing in his sheaves
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