Not only does the Psalms tell us we can be full of joy. It tells how to obtain it. David said, this joy is found in the presence of God. This joy is God-given. It cannot be acquired from the things of this world. This is a sustaining joy. It is not a fleeting happiness that is dependent upon a good set of circumstances.
Main Points:
1. As I look around I see so many who are discouraged. They feel beaten down by the pressures of life. Some Christians have fallen into a place of negativity and criticism towards others. Their general disposition does not radiate with God’s joy.
2. This joy is received only received one way. We must be in God’s presence. Could this be the reason many Christians have no joy? Is it because they do not spend time in God’s presence? It is because they are not going to the source of joy, God himself?
3. As we are in God’s presence, what lingers is joy. In God’s presence, we have delight and pleasure. It’s in His presence we experience gladness, rejoicing, and enjoyment. Imagine sadness, sorry, and weariness being lifted off of your heart. Imagine stress and anxiety no longer being a heavy burden. All of this is possible in God’s presence.
Today’s Scripture Verses:
Psalm 16:11 - “…In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
Nehemiah 8:10 - “…the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
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