JOY is often described as gladness, merriment, dance, exultation, well-being, great delight, gleeful shouts, cheerfulness, leaping, exuberance, excitement, sparkling, happiness, rejoicing, or laughter. People experience many of the above emotions when they hear the “GOOD NEWS” of the Gospel on Sunday mornings. “… [The]…good news that will cause great JOY for all the people…” (Luke 2:10 NIV). This response is called “the JOY of the Lord” which stems from the heart and comes from being “IN” Christ. “…The JOY of your salvation…” (Psalms 51:12 NIV). “…and though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly REJOICE with JOY inexpressible and full of glory…” (1 Peter 1:8 NASB). JOY is an emotional response that stems from the HEART, when one believes they possess something “TRULY” GOOD. “…His divine power hath GIVEN unto us ALL THINGS that pertain unto LIFE and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV). “…The …Holy Spirit …“GIVES” ALL THESE GIFTS and powers… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…unspeakable GIFT(S)…” (2 Corinthians 9:16 KJV).
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JOYFUL STRENGTH?
“….The JOY of the Lord is your strength…” (Nehemiah 8:10 KJV).
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God-given JOY comes from GOD through his indwelling Holy Spirit. “…These THINGS have I SPOKEN unto you that my JOY might REMAIN in you, and that your JOY might be full…” (John 15:11 NIV).
What are “THESE THINGS” that Jesus SPOKE? “…I am the vine, you are the branches; he who ABIDES in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for APART FROM Me you can do nothing …If you ABIDE in Me, and My words ABIDE in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so PROVE to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; ABIDE in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will ABIDE in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and ABIDE in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My JOY may be in you, and that your JOY may be made full…” (John 15:1-11 NASB).
The KEY word is ABIDE. Abide means to dwell, settle, live, remain, reside, stayed lodged in, or stay connected with. “…He who ABIDES in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, …If you ABIDE in Me, and My words ABIDE in you, ask whatever you wish … ABIDE in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will ABIDE in My love … I have kept My Father’s commandments and ABIDE in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My JOY may be in you, and that your JOY may be made full…” (John 15:1-11 NASB).
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Author review: I'm appreciate the way you pitched in and wrote the book description. I can only imagine that translating a book is not an easy task, but you did it. I can clearly see that with you have an easy-to-work-with attitude, and you will continue to take on new translation challenges and grow with the Bablecube group and its writers. I can’t read Spanish, but the translation work looks great! With the font and accent emphasis, you made, it’s clear that you care about your work and take the time to match the author’s manuscript. I especially liked that you asked me about certain preferences beforehand, and I look forward to working with you in the future. Sincerely, Dr. Pensacola H. Jefferson |
