Joy

Prospect—"He Will Keep"

John 17:11

… Let the Lord's people now come and keep the feast with joy and gladness, singing praises unto the name of the Great Keeper of Israel who does …

The Parable of the Sower

Luke 8:4-8

… But our joy is premature: they sprang up on a sudden, and received the word with joy, because they had no depth of earth, and the self-same …

Psalm 47

Psalm 47

… Unusual and enthusiastic expressions of joy when justifiable and even desirable. Verses 1-4. Joy the true spirit of worship. 1. Joy in God's character. 2. In …

Salt For Sacrifice

Leviticus 2:13

… you will plow and you will sow—and you will reap with joy and gladness of heart! There must be this fellowship with God in His designs. This …

The Feast of the Lord

John 2:9-10

… We know very much on earth that makes us happy; Jesus Christ hath taught us many things that give us joy and gladness. It is a world of …

Psalm 93

Psalm 93

… Let the believer rejoice that the government under which he dwells has an immortal ruler at its head, has existed from all eternity and will flourish when all …

"Noli Me Tangere" ("Touch Me Not")

John 20:17

… shall joy in Your strength, O LORD; and in Your salvation how greatly shallHe rejoice! See how greatly Christ rejoices, how full His heart is of gladness as …

Angelic Studies

Ephesians 3:10

… have lifted up their songs, and have poured forth their paeans of joy and gladness. They have seen the wisdom of God in the greatness of creation—in …

Enquirers and Converts

… She went to the clergyman of the parish, full of joy at having found the Saviour, and began to tell him of her gladness, and how she rejoiced …

The Truly Blessed Man

Psalm 1:1-3

… Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, you righteous: and shout for joy, all you that are upright in heart "Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, you …

The Strait Gate

Luke 13:24

… Not only does he find rest in Christ, but joy and gladness, peace and abiding satisfaction are the portion of his lot. I tell you what I do …

Notable Lectures and Addresses, 1857-1878

… attract others to the religion which had brought to them so much gladness and joy. Mr. Spurgeon appears to have regarded this address upon “A Christian’s Pleasures …

Deliverance From the Power of Darkness

Colossians 1:13

… What can they do otherwise? But you are in the Light of God, you know that you are saved, you rejoice in Jesus Christ! Oh, sleep not, my …

A Type and Its Teaching

Genesis 22:8

… His Isaac, who has filled His heart with gladness. He bears upon his back the load of wood—the Cross—no, heavier than the Cross is the load …

The Holy Spirit and the One Church

Jude 1:19

… And oh! the joy and gladness of my heart, when Jesus came and sprinkled water on the flame, and said, “I have bought thee with my blood; put …

The Saints' Riches

Romans 8:32

… tonight! Let everyone of us come to this feast of love with joy and gladness because when we can say that Christ is ours we— "Can smile at …

A Memorable Interview

John 20:27

… Oh, for such a sight! There is a depth of gladness in a risen Christ. Those wounds preach peace and joy! 21-23. Then said Jesus to them …

Goodness Going Before

Psalm 21:3

… He saw it and was glad—and in that gladness of Abraham, Jesus Christ rejoiced! David sang of Him and rested upon Him with such faith that in …

Reigning Grace

Romans 5:21

… Heaven with boldness! We may receive the crown with gladness, and sit down with the redeemed with joy and confidence! I proclaim I never could enter Heaven, even …

'The Church of the First-born'

Hebrews 12:23

… of the children of God! And in that fact you may well "rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory." Now, fourthly, upon the first-born, more than …

The Remembrance of Christ

1 Corinthians 11:24

… Remember him, thou poor dying, hopeless creature, and thou shalt be made to sing for joy and gladness. See, the man believes, and in ecstasy exclaims, “Oh! come …

The Pleiades and Orion

Job 38:31

… God determined to visit you, and coming to you, He overcame every obstacle and made your soul to rejoice with joy unspeakable! Beloved, it is just so with …

"Beautiful Forever"

Psalm 149:4

… They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." Another rendering of our text which also seems to be accurate, is this—"He will …

Our Champion

Judges 16:3

… Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which You have broken may rejoice. God has a way of making our sins come home to us …

Thanksgiving And Prayer

Psalm 65:11

… The little hills rejoice on every side. They shout for joy. They also sing. Throughout the warm months of summer the royal year is dressing itself in beauty …

An Earnest Entreaty

Psalm 2:12

… Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Do you say, "We hear of advice and are willing to take it— our anxiety now is to find …

Araunah's Threshing Floor

1 Chronicles 22:1

… He will not first smite your Surety, and then smite you! Rejoice in this, that if Jesus died for you, He released you from condemnation, and He secured …

A Christmas Question

Isaiah 9:6

… I say, if it be so, “Lift up the heart, lift up the voice, Rejoice aloud! ye saints rejoice!” But, once more, if it be so, what then …

No Illusion

Acts 12:9

… Still, dear Friends, not infrequently does it happen that you, whose salvation is our joy, of whom we speak with the utmost assurance, are yourselves in straits, exercised …

Unparalleled Loving Kindnesses

Psalm 89:49

… In Your name shall they rejoice all the day. They shall not have mere passing fits of joy, but they shall be glad from morning to night! 16 …

'Marvelous Things'

Psalm 98:1

… But it is one of gladness, not sadness—in fact, you might condense the Gospel message into this joyous invitation—"O come and learn how to sing unto …

Beauty for Ashes

Isaiah 61:3

… No more unpleasant to the eyes, the person has even become attractive and delightful! The original Hebrew implies that occasions for joy and emblems of joy are also …

Storming the Battlements

Jeremiah 5:10

… any gladness which this nation may experience, now that it hopes that the incubus of war may at last be removed. Clap your hands, O Britons! Rejoice, ye …

The Vanguard and Rereward of the Church

Isaiah 52:12

… Depend upon it. “Your times of trial and of grief, Your times of joy and sweet relief, All shall come and last and end As shall please your …

A Wonderful Transformation

John 16:20

… We suffer today, but we shall rejoice tomorrow! "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." But as for yonder laughing sinner, what weeping …

Joy in Place of Sorrow

John 16:22

… but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man takes from you." John 16:22 . Joy is the normal condition of …

God's Valiant Right Hand

Psalm 118:16

… Oh, rejoice in your Lord, conquer in His conquests, be victorious in His victory, overcome through the blood of the Lamb, and give Him all the glory of …

Divine Love and Its Gifts

2 Thessalonians 2:16

… Even now I feel much more inclined to sit down and weep for joy of heart that God could ever love me than to try and speak to …

The Voices of Our Days

Job 32:7

… love; in whom, though now we see Him not, yet believing, we rejoice with unspeakable joy and full of glory." All days speak, but Sabbaths speak best—they …

The Memorable Hymn

Matthew 26:30

… What does He teach us by this? Does He not say to each of us, His followers, "My religion is one of happiness and joy. I, your Master …