Be filled with Joy

Have you ever been full of joy? I mean, really full? As I have tried to explain, and as I try to always remember, happiness will come and go, BUT, joy comes and stays. We can be full of joy even when we aren't happy. We can still have joy even when it seems that the only thing changing is that things are getting worse and worse.Why? Because, true joy comes and stays.

We can do things that make us happy but as soon as the new wears off as soon as the new car breaks down, as soon as the Reese Cup is gone, some of the happiness goes with it. Happiness can be completely temporary, ever moving, hard to obtain. On the other hand, we can have true joy in the midst of our trials an troubles.

Today's word is John 15:11, KJV, which reads, "These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."

JESUS was telling His disciples in the previous verse that if they keep His commandments, they will remain in His love. He is going to love us unconditionally, but, if we keep His commands and follow His will, we will find the joys of life, for they are not found in a bottle, a drug, a one time relationship. True joy is finding JESUS and doing what He has called us and designed us to do.

In the verse following today's word, JESUS tells us that His commandment is that we love one another. What joy it is to love others and not go around hating. It is really easy to love others when we love JESUS. We know that GOD is Love. May we always love one another, seek and do GOD'S will, and be filled with joy.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T