“True joy is found in Jesus”
True joy is a gift:
- Galatians 5:22
- 1 John 1:1-4
- John 17:13
- Posture: Cultivate intimacy with God.
True joy is found in obedience:
- Mary (Luke 1:46-55)
- Joseph
- Shepherds (Luke 2:15-20)
- Simeon & Anna (Luke 2:28-32; 38)
- Wise men (Matthew 2:10-11)
- John 15:9-14
- Posture: Submit to Jesus’ leadership.
True joy is always available:
- James 1:2-4
- 1 Peter 1:6-9
- Romans 8:18
- John 16:22
- Posture: Fix your focus on what has been promised.
Questions to reflect on: How does the joy that Jesus gives contrast with earthly joy? Which of these postures can you work on this week? How will you do so?
