Walk In The Spirit – Joy Finale (13)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, so neither can you unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
John 15:4-5 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.4-5.NASB1995

These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
John 15:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.11.NASB1995

Thank you for joining me on this journey of joy. My hope in this journey is that the Holy Spirit of joy resides in you and that you bear much fruit of joy in your heart that overflows to others and that others will notice you are different because of the joy within you. So, let us joyously praise God, the giver of joy, for filling us up with abundant joy.

🌹 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.36.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (12)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

🙌 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Jude 1:24-25 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jud.1.24-25.NASB1995

and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
1 Peter 1:8 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.8.NASB1995

🌹 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.13.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (11)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

It is not always easy being joyful during times of discipline and growing in our faith.
When the trials of life come.
The struggles. Hardship. Facing the unknown. God is there . . .

All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.
Hebrews 12:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.12.11.NASB1995

🌹Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:2-3 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.2-3.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (10)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”
Luke 15:10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.15.10.NASB1995

Salvation should be celebrated! A new life, a new beginning, walking under the grace, mercy, and love of God. Are we as joyous as the angels of God over a person who has found salvation in Jesus Christ?

But we had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found.’ ”
Luke 15:32 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.15.32.NASB1995

I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
Luke 15:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.15.7.NASB1995

Is salvation a one time joyous event and then put in the closet, under the bed, a moment in time unimportant, forgotten?
Isn’t salvation supposed to be life changing? Time altering? Soul surrendering? Obedience seeking? God honoring? A joyous life?

Only if the Holy Spirit is residing in us can this be accomplished.

Let us celebrate with joy over every salvation and walk alongside that person(s), encouraging and building them up in Christ for His glory and purpose.

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (9)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose.
Philippians 2:1-2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.2.1-2.NASB1995

strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.
Colossians 1:11-12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.1.11-12.NASB1995

And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Luke 24:52 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.24.52.NASB1995

🙏I hope and pray your day of worship united you in fellowship of the Spirit, intent on worshipping God together, as unified believers. I pray you were strengthened for the work of God in and through you and that with great joy it will carry you through the coming week.

🌹God bless.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (8)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.
Psalms 95:1-2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.95.1-2.NASB1995

fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.12.2.NASB1995

For the joy set before Him . . . For our benefit. His life to save ours. He is the Victor over death! He is the Rock of our salvation!

🌹Sing for joy in the Lord, O you righteous ones; Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalms 33:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.33.1.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (7)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O Lord God of hosts.
Jeremiah 15:16 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.15.16.NASB1995

Have you experienced the joy of God’s Word? Have you trusted His promises? Do you know His promises?
I encourage you to read your Bible daily. There are apps you can use that will lay out a daily reading plan.
Need accountability? Join an app with a friend or two or more.
Ask questions. Share how God spoke to you through His word. Share how you plan to apply His word. Reading with others helps in your growth in Jesus.

May God’s word be a joy and delight of your heart today so that you can say . . .

🌹I have inherited Your testimonies forever, For they are the joy of my heart. I have inclined my heart to perform Your statutes Forever, even to the end.
Psalms 119:111-112 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.119.111-112.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (6)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
John 15:9-10 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.9-10.NASB1995

🌹These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
John 15:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.15.11.NASB1995

Can we bear the fruit of joy without abiding in Christ and He in us?

How full is our joy?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (5)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

Here is some wisdom to chew on today from King Solomon who asked God for wisdom and to him it was given.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.12.20.NASB1995

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, But when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.
Proverbs 15:13 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.15.13.NASB1995

A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.17.22.NASB1995

🙏I pray that God will give you a joyful heart today that shows on your face. Be a messenger of peace, God’s peace, so others may experience joy also.

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (4)

But the fruit of the Spirit is joy
Galatians 5:22 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/gal.5.22.NASB1995

O satisfy us in the morning with Your lovingkindness,
That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Psalms 90:14 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.90.14.NASB1995

Starting our day with prayer and God’s Word can bring joy and gladness all day long as we walk in His lovingkindness, in the light of His countenance.

How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! O Lord, they walk in the light of Your countenance.
Psalms 89:15 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.89.15.NASB1995

Have you ever met someone and just knew they were different from the world and find out they are a believer living Jesus everyday? Is Jesus alive and well living in us?
Is our joy of the Lord shining for all the world to see? Shining His Light? Drawing others to Him? Are we joyful because of the work of God in us?

🌹For You, O Lord, have made me glad by what You have done, I will sing for joy at the works of Your hands.
Psalms 92:4 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.92.4.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org