How can we receive Joy in times of trouble? Can We. According to the above scripture and many other scriptures Joy comes from the Lord and we take it with the presence of the Spirit of the Lord.
Mat 25:21 Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler of many things; enter into the Joy of the Lord.
Scripture after scripture in the old testament and the new. talks about Joy. I really like some in the new testament references where Jesus says I do this or I say this so that your Joy might be FULL!
How would your life change if you dare to follow after Jesus as the Lord of your Life here on earth and after in the Heavenly places. It will be easy in the presence of the Holy God and standing in His throne room with Jesus at His right hand. Thousands of Heavenly spirits (angles) flying around the thrown saying Holy, Holy, Holy as they see the the different facets of His Glory. So much noise that it shakes the pillows of the place. Did you say reserved and polite worship is what is called for in our worship services. That is not the way it is in Heaven.
When you feel true JOY in your life you want to guard it and keep it. Not let it Go but nourish it grow it use it, share it, make it grow. True Joy can make you forget that important thing you had to do and just spend time worshiping Him.
Seek It in the presence of Jehovah and cherish it and increase it by sharing it will others. May God bless you with it. Amen
