In the book, God’s Plan for Man by Finis Jennings Dake salvation is characterized by mainly addressing sixty areas. I will attempt to discuss each of these areas. These areas were listed on this blog post on October 13, 2021. Today, I would like to discuss #32 Joy.
Joy is a change of emotion, a new delight in God.
The following are some scripture verses associated with Joy:
Neh. 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry: for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Psalm 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life; in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation and uphold me with thy free (willing) spirit.
Luke 24:52 And they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
John 15:11 These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
1 Peter 1:8,9 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Galatians 5:22, 23 But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.
CONCLUSION
Joy is a change of emotion, a new delight in God. It is a feeling like no other because you are delighting in God and all he has blessed you with.
Do you have joy in your heart for God? If you are led, please comment below.