In the letter to a persecuted Church, Apostle Paul urged Christians to be filled with joy.

Philippians 3:1
“Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith.”

Philippians 4:4
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again – rejoice!

In the last hours of his life, Jesus Christ also desired that his disciples “be filled with (his) joy”

John 15:11
“I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my Joy. Yes, your joy will overflow.”

Superficial happiness is dependent on circumstances. Christian joy is clearly different. It is rooted in a person’s relationship with the Lord, and it is resilient even in the midst of suffering and death. Joy comes in knowing that whatever happens, God will use everything for our ultimate good.

Romans 5:3-4
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation

Whatever our circumstance, we remain joyful. The enemy sees this and gets frustrated. Because what he expected has failed to become a reality. Shame on you, devil! –

We must choose to remain strong in the Lord. Our joy comes from the dynamic presence of God’s Spirit in our hearts.

How can we remain joyful?

By staying sober, filled with the Holy Spirit, consistent in prayer, singing spiritual songs and making music to the Lord in our hearts. And most importantly, giving thanks to God for everything es has done and about to do. (Eph 5:17-20). Be reassured that the Lord always hears the music and yearnings of our hearts.

CONCLUSION
Consequently, our life and attitudes must not be defined by outward circumstance, but by our relationship with the living God.

Prayer
May the joy of the Lord continue to be our strength in Jesus name. May the Lord continue to put us in a position that the evil one will see and be terrified that we are the people the Lord has blessed. May our life be compounded with everlasting joy and happiness in Jesus mighty name.

GOD BLESS

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