The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy!
Psalm 126:3
Joy-What is it? What does it look like? Joy is not an emotion it is not based on circumstance. Joy is 'a source or cause of delight.' It is a state of being.
As Christians our joy is in the salvation and hope of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is constant and trustworthy. He is a rock and a foundation. Therefore, our joy doesn't ebb and flow. Knowing that we are his and he is ours creates a calm delight within our spirits. It is a choice to remain in this place of joy. It is a choice to focus on the One who created us and holds our soul and in doing so, he fills us with His joy.
On the contrary happiness ebbs and flows. It is based on circumstance, therefore the foundation of happiness is rocky and unsafe. Happiness bubbles over and then runs dry. Happiness is not joy. Oh, yes, our joy can evoke happy feelings, but happiness is not the same as joy.
Happiness is like a coke on ice; It fizzes up and overflows. Then settles down and loses it's fizz. And as you know, sodas often leave one thirsting for more. Joy however is like a glass of water. It brings calm refreshment and quenches the thirst.
Do you understand the difference of joy and happiness? Ask God to help you live in HIS constant joy.
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