1. The emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. 2. A state of happiness or felicity. 3. A source or cause of delight. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/joy

1. We can be whiter than snow.

2. Joy despite brokenness.

3. We need a clean heart.

"It's a bad world, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and holy people who have learned a great secret. They have found a joy which is a thousand times better than any pleasure of our sinful life. They are despised and persecuted, but they care not. They are masters of their souls. They have overcome the world. These people are the Christians--and I am one of them." Today In The Word, June, 1988, p. 18. https://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/j/joy.htm

4. We desire God's presence.

5. The JOY of salvation.

“Salvation brings joy that transcends circumstances.” https://biblehub.com/top10/lessons_from_psalm_51.htm

Sermon Questions

1. Would others consider you a joyful person? Why or why not?

2. Who is the most joyful person you know? Describe that person.

3. Is Salvation's joy the highest joy?

4. What is something you need to do to increase your joy this month? How can others around you help you to keep this joy?

5. Have you had a time recently of being in the sweetness of God's presence? Share of that time with the group and how it ministered to you.

6. Rejoice in your group of God's salvation in your life.