Joy

Morning, February 20

2Co 7:6

… dry, go to God, ask him to shed abroad his joy in thy heart, and then thy joy shall be full. Do not go to earthly acquaintances, for …

Morning, March 1

Song 4:16

… the warm south wind of comfort, too, the smiles of divine love, the joy of the Redeemer’s presence; these are often mightily effectual to arouse our sluggish …

Morning, August 3

Rev 21:23

… Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy . The joy of the saints in heaven is comprised in this: Jesus chose us, loved us, bought us, cleansed us …

Morning, March 16

Ps 39:12

… Oh, what joy to wander in such blessed society! My heart burns within me by the way when thou dost speak to me, and though I be a …

Evening, May 28

La 3:21

… There is no need for God to create a new thing upon the earth in order to restore believers to joy; if they would prayerfully rake the ashes …

Evening, January 28

Lu 2:20

… praised God for what they had heard —for the good tidings of great joy that a Saviour was born unto them. Let us copy them; let us also …

Morning, June 28

Heb 12:2

… will never be able to continue to the end; you have not the joy of his children; you have such a wavering hold of Jesus.” All these are …

Evening, February 5

Mt 11:25

… What a privilege is intimate communion with the Father of our spirits! It is a secret hidden from the world, a joy with which even the nearest friend …

Evening, October 9

Mt 15:23

… Genuine faith may be in the soul like a hidden seed, but as yet it may not have budded and blossomed into joy and peace. A painful silence …

Evening, January 8

Song 1:2

Evening, January 8 Go To Morning Reading “Thy love is better than wine.” Song of Solomon 1:2 Nothing gives the believer so much joy as fellowship with …

Morning, October 23

Jn 6:67

… This is the joy we have today that we are saved in him; and if this joy be satisfying, wherefore should we think of changing? Who barters gold …

Morning, November 6

Is 44:3

… Are you this morning thirsting for the living God, and unhappy because you cannot find him to the delight of your heart? Have you lost the joy of …

Morning, April 17

Heb 12:24

… The believer ever feels it to be his joy and privilege that there is still a fountain opened. Past experiences are doubtful food for Christians; a present coming …

The Dual Nature and the Duel Within

Romans 7:23

… But the probabilities are that before long you will put down your harp and take up your sword—and your joy of spirit will give place to the …

Morning, October 1

Song 7:13

… We desire to feel new life, new joy, new gratitude; we wish to make new resolves and carry them out by new labours; our heart blossoms with new …

Psalm 87

Psalm 87

… Where God is there must be joy, and where the church is increased by numerous conversions the joy becomes exuberant and finds out ways of displaying itself. Singers …

Hope for Your Future

… Keep at the foot of the Cross and you will maintain—no, you will increase your joy in the Lord! At the same time, dear Friends, practice great …

The First Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22

… Two shining ones attend it like maids of honor, waiting upon a queen! "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace"—he that has love, has joy …

Morning, November 10

De 33:27

… We have joy in him which far surpasses all other joy. It is also for home that we work and labour . The thought of it gives strength to …

The Soul's Food and Drink

John 6:55

… But, in order to redeem man, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, Himself, became Man. "The Word was made flesh." Why it makes the joy-bells ring in …

“Helensburgh House” and Garden (Continued)

… I deemed it my joy and privilege to be ever at his side, accompanying him on many of his preaching journeys, nursing him in his occasional illnesses, — his …

Gracious Renewal

Psalm 51:10

… Think what joy you will experience! There are some things, Beloved, that perhaps may need to be renewed, but they would bring no joy. The physician may require …

Early Wedded Life (Continued)

… I can even now recall the thrill of joy and thankfulness with which I opened the door, and welcomed him home. One morning, after breakfast, when he was …

Love's Complaining

Rev 2:4

… Leave our first love, we have left strength, and peace, and joy, and holiness. I call your attention, however, to this point, that it was he that found …

The Proof of Our Ministry

2 Corinthians 13:3

… The Apostle had much joy in being the founder, the father and the fosterer of so many Churches, but this joy brought with it constant and heavy trial …

A Voice From Heaven

Revelation 14:12

… How can I give up that which has redeemed my soul and given me joy and peace and a hope hereafter? I beseech you, do not waver in …

Why They Leave Us

John 17:24

… Comfort yourselves with the double thought of their joy in Christ and Christ's joy in them; add the triple thought of the Father's joy in Christ …

The Baptist's Message

John 1:29

… But as soon as ever these men had looked to Him and followed Him, they wanted to live with Him! Oh, that is the highest joy of a …

Psalm 128

Psalm 128

… Here we have the vine and the olive blended—joy from the fruitful wife, and solid comfort from the growing family; these are the choicest products earth can …

The Best of the Best

Solomon 2:1

… But what do we need with roses? What do we need with lilies? They are of no use at all except for joy and delight. With their sweet …

The Best of All Sights

Hebrews 2:9

… are ashamed and dismayed, "but we see Jesus" and His joy is in us and our joy is full. Think of this, dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ …

Faith Hand in Hand With Fear

Psalm 56:3

… They had seen a vision of angels— they had also seen the Lord—and it is said they departed quickly "with fear and great joy"—very fearful, trembling …

A Song at the Wellhead

Numbers 21:16-18

… With the exception of present communion with Christ, the joy of a Believer in this present state must be mainly the joy of hope. "It does not yet …

Light at Evening Time

Zechariah 14:6-7

… You shall go your way rejoicing, with a joy unspeakable and full of glory. A third illustration may be found in:— III. THE DELIVERANCES WHICH A COVENANT GOD …

A Visit to the Tomb

Matthew 28:6

… Should the Lord take away one joy from you, He will give you another and a better one. "He does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of …

Soul-winning

Proverbs 11:30

… Let afflictions come! Let trials be multiplied as God wills, still this joy preponderates above all others—the joy that we are unto God a sweet savor of …

Christ's Resurrection and Our Newness Of Life

Romans 6:4

… It is your joy to obey out of love and not from slavish fear. This life is swayed by new motives. You now live to please God—before …

Following Christ

2 Samuel 15:21

… What should we lose, my brethren? We should lose the joy of life; we should lose our support in tribulation; we should lose our hope in death; we …

More and More

Psalm 71:14

… what more of joy and zeal can be manifest? Yet he says: “I will yet praise thee more and more.” His troubles had been multiplied of late, and …

Good Cheer for the Needy

Psalm 9:18

… the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever," will awake echoes in your soul which will be the means of bringing you great joy! Here let me …