Friday, July 1, 2011

THE KINGDOM OF JOY

I had a wonderful family holiday in Las Vegas, California.



THE KINGDOM OF JOY

Have you ever wondered where true joy comes from? We can find “joy” in so many ways, but lasting and ultimate joy comes from God. God is eternal and His joy is also eternal. God's joy lasts forever in the heart of every believer because He lives in us. Read the following scriptures.
Romans 14:17 New International Version (NIV)

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit,


The Bible says that the Kingdom of God is about joy in the Holy Spirit. When we live in the Kingdom of God, we will experience an incredible amount of joy that nothing or no one can ever take away.
Philippians 4:4-7 New Century Version (NCV)

4 Be full of joy in the Lord always. I will say again, be full of joy.

5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon.6 Do not worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks.7 And God's peace, which is so great we cannot understand it, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
We have joy in all seasons because God’s joy lives inside of us. In good times and bad, God is always there to give us joy. We should not be anxious about anything because God is always there to help us in time of need. God's love and power will empower us for this life on earth. When we connect to God through prayers and worship, His joy and peace will automatically overflow in our hearts.
Begin to allow the joy of God to flow freely in and through us because we are living in the kingdom of joy.


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