Today I am writing for 5 minutes on the joyous word….JOY.  I love hearing that word, however,  it’s so often misconstrued in our society today. I once was among those vastly confused.

 

Joy is defined in the 1828 dictionary as the following…

The passion or emotion excited by the acquisition or expectation of good; that excitement of pleasurable feelings which is caused by success, good fortune,the gratification of desire or some good possessed, or by a rational prospect of possessing what we love or desire; gladness; exultation; exhilaration of spirits.

There is nothing out of the ordinary to experience passion, goodness, excitement or gladness over the joy we encounter each day from all the people and things we adore.  After all, God created those emotions amongst us from the beginning. You can expect the joy to fade as quickly as it you encountered it.  It’s a promise. Our spouses, children, brothers, sisters, friends, pastor, and yourself will rob you of your joy.  It’s a guarantee.  This type of joy is superficial and will not last.  It’s not full joy.

There is only one full joy that you can rest assure will not fade.  Full joy! His name is Jesus.  This is a guarantee.

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. if you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just ask have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. 
John 15:9-11
How comforting to be a child of the Most High.  He chose me to be His servant.
This is full JOY.
Peek into the hearts of others as they define JOY here.