Sunday, December 29, 2019

Joy is often mistaken for happiness in our lives. We sometimes believe if we are not happy in the moment our joy has been stripped away from us because of a situation. The reality is, only the Holy Spirit can truly give someone joy within themselves that is not circumstantial. Joy for a believer is meant to produce joyful obedience to Christ. When we feel a calling on our lives, we can become overwhelmed by thinking we are not qualified or equipped to carry out the work God is laying before us. In reality, He does not call anyone to do anything He has not given them the ability and capacity to carry out, for His glory.

 

Matthew 13:44; Psalm 16:11, 32:11, 37:4, 67:4, 100:1-2

Jameson Thacker, Youth Pastor