Joy

Alive or Dead—Which?

1 John 5:12

… When Ezekiel saw the dry bones in the valley, I do not find that any of them were singing for joy of heart, or silently musing in unutterable …

The Three Whats

Ephesians 1:18-20

… We expect perpetual youth to be our portion and that joy shall thrill through every nerve and sinew of our frame, which now, alas, so often becomes the …

The Shield Of Faith

Ephesians 6:16

… No, more—it turns the attack itself into comfort, extracts honey from the nettle and sweets of joy from the wormwood and the gall. "Above all, take the …

Jesus, The Gread Object of Astonishment

… As a reward for the travail of His soul, He shall cause many nations to “exult with joy”, for so some read the passage; the peoples of the …

He Ran, and He Ran

Mark 5:6

… If it were a matter of taking Him up in my arms, as Simeon took the young Child Jesus, I would do it, and do it with joy …

The Heavenly Race

1 Corinthians 9:24

… He set the joy of salvation before himself, and then he did run, despising the cross and enduring the shame. So let us do; and may God give …

Question 82: What is meant by the words, "until he come," which are used by the apostle Paul in reference to the Lord's Supper?

Ac 1:11; 1Th 4:16

… plainly teach us that our Lord Jesus Christ will come a second time; which is the joy and hope of all believers. # Ac 1:11 1Th 4:16

Christ’s Estimate of His People

Solomon 4:10-11

… Are we not told by the apostle Paul in the Hebrews, that our blessed and divine husband, the Lord Jesus, “for the joy that was set before him …

The Glorious Gospel of the Blessed God

1 Timothy 1:11

… He would have every vessel of mercy full to the brim with the oil of joy. And the way to make us so is to give us the …

Mature Faith—Illustrated By Abraham's Offering Up Isaac

Genesis 22:2

… Abraham would have to remember in him his mother's joy and his own delight, and all the while meditating upon that fatal stroke which, so far as …

Question 35: What are the benefits which in this life do either accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?

Ro 5:1; Ro 5:2; Ro 5:5; Ro 14:17; Pr 4:18; 1Jo 5:13; 1Pe 1:5

… 5:1 , 2 , 5 are assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, # Ro 14:17 increase of grace, perseverance in it to …

The Author and Finisher of Faith

… up! How low they fall if Thou withdraw Thy hand! It is our joy, amidst distress, when Thou enablest us to say, “Though He slay me, yet will …

The Gospel

… Do you need something to light up the eye of your hope? O! there are joy-flashes in the gospel which make your eye flash back again the …

July 22 — AN ETERNAL PLEDGE

Hosea 2:19

… Hosea 2:19 , 20 Betrothment unto the Lord! What an honor and a joy! My soul, is Jesus indeed thine by His own condescending betrothal? Then, mark, it …

The Voice of the Blood of Christ

Hebrews 12:24

… Do you see holy Abel, standing there, ministering as a priest at God’s altar? Do you see the flush of joy which comes over his face, when …

Aug. 4 — HE BLESSES AND KEEPS

Num. 6:24

… What a joy to abide under the divine blessing! This puts a gracious flavor into all things. If we are blessed, then all our possessions and enjoyments are …

Feb. 2 — GROW UP

Mal. 4:2

… We ascend to the mountains of joy, and feed on sweet pasturage which grows nearer Heaven than the provender of carnal men. To "go forth" and to "grow …

Jan. 28 — TEARS SHALL CEASE

Rev. 21:4

… He is coming to do it. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Come, Lord, and tarry not; for now both men and …

Dec. 4 — COVERED AND PROTECTED

Ps. 91:4

… Have we not seen the little chicks peeping out from under the mother's feathers? Have we not heard their little cry of contented joy? In this way …

Oct. 5 — AT GOD'S BIDDING

Micah 5:7

… Silently but effectually they minister to the life, growth, and joy of those who dwell with them. Coming fresh from Heaven, glistening like diamonds in the sun, gracious …

Dec. 23 — PRECIOUS THINGS

Deut. 33:13

… We would enjoy the peace of God, the joy of the Lord, the glory of our God. The benediction of the three divine Persons in love, and grace …

Self-Humbling and Self-Searching

Solomon 1:6

… Sometimes this evil of sun-burning will come in the shape of joy taken away from the heart by weariness. I do not think, dear brethren, any of …

Jan. 2 — CONQUEST TO VICTORY

Rom. 16:20

… In unquestioning confidence in God, let us look for speedy victory. "SHORTLY." Happy word! Shortly we shall set our foot on the old serpent! What a joy to …

Oct. 14 — NEVER ASHAMED

Matt. 10:32

… 10:32 Gracious promise! It is a great Joy to me to confess my Lord. Whatever my faults may be, I am not ashamed of Jesus, nor do …

The True Christian’s Blessedness

Romans 8:28

… Too much joy would intoxicate us, too much misery would drive us to despair: but the joy and the misery, the battle and the victory, the storm and …

March 7 — FROM FETTERS FREE

Ps. 146:7

… It will be a joy to Jesus to give you liberty. It will give Him as great a pleasure to loose you as it will be a pleasure …

July 1 — GOD WITH US

Gen. 48:21

… Oh, what a joy we have here! Not only is God with us, but He will be with us. With us as individuals; with us as families; with …

Dec. 19 — AFFLICTIONS, BUT NO BROKEN BONES

Ps. 34:20

… Not even my joy has been destroyed. Many a bruise have I had by sickness, bereavement, depression, slander, and opposition; but the bruise has healed, and there has …

Feb. 13 — BLESSED IN THE FIELD

Deut. 28:3

… How often has the Lord met us when we have been alone! The hedges and the trees can bear witness to our joy. We look for such blessedness …

June 26 — IT WILL NOT BE LONG

James 5:8

… Are we tried? Then the nearness of our joy whispers patience. Are we growing weary because we do not see the harvest of our seed-sowing? Again this …

Oct. 30 — THOROUGH CLEANSING

Ezek. 36:25

… 36:25 What an exceeding joy is this! He who has purified us with the blood of Jesus will also cleanse us by the water of the Holy …

Christ's Prayer and Plea

Psalm 16:1

… And now come I to You; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your …

Preach, Preach, Preach Everywhere!

Mark 16:15

… Oh, if you would wish to share the joy of those brighter ages! If you would, with blissful eyes, look down the vista of time and foresee the …

Jan. 23 — A COMPLETED SACRIFICE

Lev. 1:4

… great truth of substitution; but as for us, it is our hope, our joy, our boast, our all. Jesus is accepted for us to make atonement for us …

Dec. 25 — HE CAME; HE IS COMING

Acts 1:11

… This is our glorious hope, for we shall share His joy. Today we are in our concealment and humiliation, even as He was while here below; but when …

July 18 — WILDERNESS COMMUNION

Hosea 2:14

… this promise explained in our experience! Allured by love, separated by trial, and comforted by the Spirit of truth, may we know the Lord and sing for joy!

Royal Homage

Revelation 4:10

… Truly, as we think this over, one feels inclined to laugh for very joy of heart! Shall I wear a crown? Those who were despised and rejected of …

April 8 — PRESERVED TO WORKS END

Acts 23:11

… The Lord stands by you in the night of your sorrow, and He says, "Thou must yet bear witness for me." Be calm, be filled with joy in …

Oct. 24 — GODLY STABILITY

Jer. 15:20

… The joy is that they cannot prevail against those whom God has made strong in His strength. Carried about with every wind of doctrine, others only need to …

March 19 — BECOMING FIT FOR GLORY

Ps. 84:11

… These words "and glory" are enough to make a man dance for joy. A little while -- a little while, and then glory forever!