JOY:
The Bible Dictionary defines "joy" as:
Happiness over an unanticipated or present good. In the Old Testament joy (Heb. sama[;j;m'f])covers a wide range of human experiences—from sexual love ( So 1:4 ), to marriage( Pr 5:18 ), the birth of children ( Psalm113:9 ), the gathering of the harvest, military victory ( Isa 9:3 ), and drinking wine ( Psalm104:15 ). On the spiritual level it refers to the extreme happiness with which the believer contemplates salvation and the bliss of the afterlife. Unexpected benefits from God are expressed in terms of common experiences. The psalms express the joyous mood of believers as they encounter God. Believers rejoice because God has surrounded them with his steadfast love ( 32:11 )and brought them to salvation ( 40:16 ; 64:10 ). David rejoices that God has delivered him from the hand of his enemies ( 63:11 ). Joy is a response to God's word ( Psalm 119:14 ) and his reward to believers ( Isa 65:14 ) and their strength ( Ne8:10 ).
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https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...ary/joy//RK=2/RS=48lkJd4dmgosIR3I6sy43gQ.0UY-
One thing Scripture teaches us is that "joy" is a Gift of the Spirit as revealed in Galatians 5:22)
"- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
It is also described as being part of the Kingdom of God, as revealed in Romans 14:17)
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
Joy is experienced here in this world, and, in the supernatural world.
The Bible Dictionary states:
Joy belongs also to the realm of the supernatural. Angels rejoice at an unbeliever's conversion ( Luke10:20 ). Luke places three parables together in which God, in two instances with the angels, rejoices at the redemption. Upon finding the lost sheep, the shepherd rejoices ( 15:3-7 ). The woman rejoices upon finding the lost coin ( 15:8-10 ). The prodigal son's return brings rejoicing ( 15:11-32 ). The parable of the man who liquifies his assets to purchase the treasure hidden in the field teaches us that God has joy in bringing about the atonement ( Matt 13:44 ). This parallels Jesus who with joy "endured the cross, scorning its shame" ( Heb 12:2 ). Also for believers, trials and persecution are occasions for joy ( James 1:2 ). Peter and John found their scourging an occasion for "rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name" ( Acts 5:41 ).Suffering brings joy as believers are united with Christ in his suffering ( 1 Peter 4:13-14 ).Paul speaks of his joy in the midst of affliction ( 2 Cor 7:4-16 ). It is a part of faith ( Php1:25 ). Joy expresses the relationship between the apostle and his congregations and an opportunity for thanksgiving ( Rom 15:32 ; Php 2:28 ), with each rejoicing in the other. God's kingdom is described as "righteousness, peace and joy" ( Rom 14:17 ).Certainty of salvation is a cause for joy, as the disciples are commanded to "rejoice that your names are written in heaven" ( Luke 10:20 ).Fellowship with Jesus brings continuous joy (John 15-17).
Surely, joy (both here and in the next world) is a precious gift from God, and He wants all His children to seek and experience joy!
Romans 15:13) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
John 16:24 - Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
1 Peter 1:8 - Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Psalms 118:24 - This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Even in times of trouble, we are to rejoice and count it joy!
James 1:2-4 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
And the day comes when Christ will return and fulfill our joy. He promises that no man can take our joy from us.
John 16:22 - And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Joy is there for all of Gods children! Ask and the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts, minds, and souls with unspeakable joy!
God bless and keep you and yours....
The Bible Dictionary defines "joy" as:
Happiness over an unanticipated or present good. In the Old Testament joy (Heb. sama[;j;m'f])covers a wide range of human experiences—from sexual love ( So 1:4 ), to marriage( Pr 5:18 ), the birth of children ( Psalm113:9 ), the gathering of the harvest, military victory ( Isa 9:3 ), and drinking wine ( Psalm104:15 ). On the spiritual level it refers to the extreme happiness with which the believer contemplates salvation and the bliss of the afterlife. Unexpected benefits from God are expressed in terms of common experiences. The psalms express the joyous mood of believers as they encounter God. Believers rejoice because God has surrounded them with his steadfast love ( 32:11 )and brought them to salvation ( 40:16 ; 64:10 ). David rejoices that God has delivered him from the hand of his enemies ( 63:11 ). Joy is a response to God's word ( Psalm 119:14 ) and his reward to believers ( Isa 65:14 ) and their strength ( Ne8:10 ).
[and much more to be read]
found here:
https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=Awr...ary/joy//RK=2/RS=48lkJd4dmgosIR3I6sy43gQ.0UY-
One thing Scripture teaches us is that "joy" is a Gift of the Spirit as revealed in Galatians 5:22)
"- But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
It is also described as being part of the Kingdom of God, as revealed in Romans 14:17)
"For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost."
Joy is experienced here in this world, and, in the supernatural world.
The Bible Dictionary states:
Joy belongs also to the realm of the supernatural. Angels rejoice at an unbeliever's conversion ( Luke10:20 ). Luke places three parables together in which God, in two instances with the angels, rejoices at the redemption. Upon finding the lost sheep, the shepherd rejoices ( 15:3-7 ). The woman rejoices upon finding the lost coin ( 15:8-10 ). The prodigal son's return brings rejoicing ( 15:11-32 ). The parable of the man who liquifies his assets to purchase the treasure hidden in the field teaches us that God has joy in bringing about the atonement ( Matt 13:44 ). This parallels Jesus who with joy "endured the cross, scorning its shame" ( Heb 12:2 ). Also for believers, trials and persecution are occasions for joy ( James 1:2 ). Peter and John found their scourging an occasion for "rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name" ( Acts 5:41 ).Suffering brings joy as believers are united with Christ in his suffering ( 1 Peter 4:13-14 ).Paul speaks of his joy in the midst of affliction ( 2 Cor 7:4-16 ). It is a part of faith ( Php1:25 ). Joy expresses the relationship between the apostle and his congregations and an opportunity for thanksgiving ( Rom 15:32 ; Php 2:28 ), with each rejoicing in the other. God's kingdom is described as "righteousness, peace and joy" ( Rom 14:17 ).Certainty of salvation is a cause for joy, as the disciples are commanded to "rejoice that your names are written in heaven" ( Luke 10:20 ).Fellowship with Jesus brings continuous joy (John 15-17).
Surely, joy (both here and in the next world) is a precious gift from God, and He wants all His children to seek and experience joy!
Romans 15:13) Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
John 16:24 - Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
1 Peter 1:8 - Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see [him] not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
Proverbs 17:22 - A merry heart doeth good [like] a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Psalms 118:24 - This [is] the day [which] the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Even in times of trouble, we are to rejoice and count it joy!
James 1:2-4 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
And the day comes when Christ will return and fulfill our joy. He promises that no man can take our joy from us.
John 16:22 - And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.
Joy is there for all of Gods children! Ask and the Holy Spirit will fill our hearts, minds, and souls with unspeakable joy!
God bless and keep you and yours....