Afternoon Ti: JoyFULL!

Our boys' basketball team is going to STATE! So excited over here. And it's been a flurry of activity, so I apologize for posting late today. But, life is good!

Since I'm feeling good today, let's keep on talking about joy.

Jesus told us that He came so that our joy may be full. Joy is different than happiness. Happiness is an emotion that comes and goes. Happiness can fade at the drop of a dime. Happiness is contingent on outside factors.

But joy transcends happiness. Joy is something that emanates from within. Joy is a state of the mind and heart. Joy is not influenced by outside factors.

Joy is the reason why Paul and Silas were able to sing at midnight in the jail cell. Joy caused the apostles to keep on preaching the gospel in the face of adversity. Joy gave David the strength to dance for hours with the return of the ark of the covenant. Joy caused the Samaritan woman to go and tell her whole village about the goodness of Christ.

Have you tapped into your joy in the Lord lately? Have you allowed the greatness of God to transform your heart to the place where nothing shakes you? Do you have joy no matter what circumstance you're facing?

If you're not experiencing joy, take some time to go before God and ask Him to rekindle your joy. Remind yourself of His greatness, love and magnificence. Think of how much He's done for you, and remember your great prize in obtaining salvation. You have a reason to be full of joy! Don't miss out on it!

Verse of the Day: These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:11