Been doing some discovery of the Fruit of the Spirit from Gal. chapter 5; specifically...JOY. The Greek word for joy is chara. It basically means to celebrate! Yes, we as believers are to experience joy! For me, I experience real joy because my name is written in the Book of LIFE! CHARA (accent on the second syllable).It was also the source of King David's joy...the Lord's salvation! Yes, He (GOD) is the giver of salvation through Jesus Christ. Joy is also discovering the person, power, and plan of God in our lives....discovery, like looking for hidden treasure. Now who doesn't love looking for treasure?
Unfortunately we can "lose" our joy pretty easy here on this earth.
1. When we serve (people) more than we seek (the Lord).
2.When our talk exceeds our walk.
3. When we expect to always see God in a BIG way, doing marvelous things. True joy is in His gentle whispers to us in every day life.
4. When we are pooped!WE need to take good care of what God created....US!
5. When we feel all alone. Don't feel that you are all alone in your walk with Christ...no one understands, or doesn't share in your passion.
If you have lost your joy...look for it where you left it.......IN HIS presence. HE is our JOY!
CHARA my beloved brothers and sisters. You are my joy and my crown!
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