A Clear And Present Joy

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again; rejoice!

Palm 32:11 Rejoice in the Lord and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart! Sing and shout for joy!

Definition: an emotion aroused by remembering God and His works both personally and corporately. A believer’s confident hope that God WILL act to deliver them when trouble comes.

“Christian joy is independent of all things on earth because its source is the continual presence of Christ. Therefore, Christians can never lose their joy because they can never lose Christ.” – William Barclay

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen Jesus, you love Him; and even though you do not see Jesus now, you believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

A result of possessing a clear and present joy is a strong desire for others to also experience and possess the same.

Psalm 51:10-13 [RSV] Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right Spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence and take not Thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Thy ways, and sinners will return to Thee.

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
Worship Service 10:00am
Children's Classes 10:00am
Prayer Time 9:00am