Joy in His presence

We have so much to be happy about when we are walking with God. Why? Because He is the creator of happiness! I love how Randy Alcorn puts it:

We must understand that all secondary joys are derivative in nature. They cannot be separated from God. Flowers are beautiful for one reason—God is beautiful. Rainbows are stunning because God is stunning. Puppies are delightful because God is delightful. Sports are fun because God is fun. Study is rewarding because God is rewarding. Work is fulfilling because God is fulfilling.

We can see in scripture that Jesus was a someone that you wanted to be around. Crowds flocked to Him and children wanted to be near Him. There is joy in His presence! I look forward to spending eternity with Him. Psalm 16:11 says it best - You will make known to me the path of life; In your presence is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures forever."

Amen!

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Think on this - Joy is the Barometer in our Faith in God

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.