Walk In The Spirit – Joy (11)

Feb4

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)

Feb3

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)

Feb2

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)

Jan30

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)

Jan29

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)

Jan28

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)

Jan27

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)

Jan26

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

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (3)

Jan23

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

Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the Lord God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” Therefore you will joyously draw water From the springs of salvation. And in that day you will say, “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name. Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted.” Praise the Lord in song, for He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth. Cry aloud and shout for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 12:2-6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.12.2-6.NASB1995

Save us, O Lord our God, And gather us from among the nations, To give thanks to Your holy name And glory in Your praise.
Psalms 106:47 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.106.47.NASB1995

Is your salvation a joy? Does knowing that Jesus is trustworthy and faithful bring joy to your heart as you walk through your day? Do you have a song of joy filling your soul knowing that one day you will be gathered with the saints in praise to our God? Does a smile of joy fill your face that others notice? Are you a walking testimony of the joy of the Lord?

🌹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

How wonderful to know the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ and walk in His Spirit of joy!

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Walk In The Spirit – Joy (2)

Jan22

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

But let all who take refuge in You be glad, Let them ever sing for joy; And may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You.
Psalms 5:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.5.11.NASB1995

Exult the Lord with triumphant joy, exceedingly rejoicing with delight in Him. He is our shelter and refuge. May our hearts be filled with the joy of the Lord.

For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield.
Psalms 5:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.5.12.NASB1995

🌹Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; And shout for joy, all you who are upright in heart.
Psalms 32:11 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.32.11.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

P.S. When I set out to share the fruit of the Spirit in the believer in Jesus Christ, I had no idea that joy would be so prevalent in the Bible. So we will be lingering a few more days on joy. I’m hoping that you will be blessed by realizing just how much joy is a part of the Christian walk. I pray you have a joyous day today. SI