Azalea City Church of God
Joy
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Azalea City Church of God
247 St Augustine Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601, United States
Sunday 10:51 AM
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Joy – A good feeling in the soul of the believer, produced by the Holy Spirit, as He causes us to see the beauty of Christ in the word and in the world.
Joy is the atmosphere of heaven come to earth
• He came in with Joy – Luke 1:44; 2:10
• He went out with Joy – Luke 24:50-53
• His kingdom is of Joy – Romans 14:17
• His reward for us is Joy – Matthew 25:21
Good feeling – expression of satisfaction, happiness, excitement and/or contentment
In the soul – the redeemed part of me that is connected with God and that cannot be altered outside of my free will
Produced by the Holy Spirit – the gift He gives us as we give Him free reign over our lives. Galatians 5:22-23
See the beauty of Christ – Revelation to Presentation
• Word – Psalms 16:11
• World – Gifts to make us stronger & better
• People, nature, good things we have, good things we are promised
• People, nature, good things we have, good things we are promised
When does Joy flow?
• His presence brings it – 1 Chronicles 15:25
• When we realize His great love for us – John 15:9-11
• When we experience the power of His resurrection – John 16:22-24
• When we are a part of spreading His gospel – Acts 13:49,52
• When deep relationships are formed – 2 Timothy 1:3-4
• When our lives are lived with deep purpose – Hebrews 12:2
• When we are persecuted – Luke 6:23
• When our faith is tested – 1 Peter 1:7-8
• When our season is hard but you know a Harvest is coming – Psalms 126:5-6; Psalms 30:5
• When the Lord restores what was lost – Luke 15:24
• When the Lord gives you victory over your enemy – 2 Chronicles 20:27
There is a party when Joy is here – 1 Chronicles 12:40
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