Indescribable Joy

1 Peter 1:8 ESV “Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,”

Being a Christian is not supposed to be a burden but a delight. You are supposed to enjoy your salvation. Our enemy, through his lies, tries to give us a different picture. This does not mean we will never face tests or trials, but the promise of God is that we can have peace and joy even when we face trouble, because the Lord is with us and taking care of us (John 16:33). Joy is an important part of God’s provision for your life to be fulfilled. Just as God has provided air for you to breathe, God has provided joy for you. Joy should be the atmosphere in which you live (Romans 14:17). This will not happen if you focus on your circumstances. We must focus on Jesus to keep from having our joy stolen from us. The choice is ours. The joy of the Lord is given to us by His grace. It is not something we earn or achieve. But, like everything we are given by God’s grace, it must be received by faith (Romans 5:2). Instead of allowing our human feelings and circumstances to rule us, we should choose to rejoice in the Lord. Then we will experience His overflowing joy (John 15:11). The Word of God has been given to us so that we may have the joy of the Lord. God’s Word (the Bible) was not given to put you into bondage, but to make you free (John 8:31-32). Your life is not meant to be a constant struggle, but of joy. No matter how bad things may look around you, you can always rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4). If this does not describe your life, then you are missing out on the full provision God has made for you. You must constantly remind yourself that you have the joy the Lord, you are full of joy, joy is flowing in your life, and you live in joy!