Joy to the World

Philippians 4:4-8

is something that seems to be in our world!

What is ? Biblical JOY is defined to be a deep, sense of inner and that results from in God and His promises instead of being on external circumstances or factors.

Three that JOY:

1. Forces
2. Influences, Attitudes, & Behaviors
3. Resources

Notice the Factor: is left !

Principle: When and where there is , there is !

Truth: is in our lives, not because is , but because we are to the things of the to bring when they are of doing so.

Good News: We are not to live lives!

to be made:

• If we focus on the JOY , !
• If we lean into the JOY , !

Some Lasting Truths about from God’s Word:

1. JOY is found in .
2. Our is found in the of the .
3. JOY in His .
4. is the of JOY.
5. JOY is to .
6. JOY is a from the .
7. We are to live with JOY.

What is the to JOY?

• to the – The is !

Important Reminders:

• God did not their . (He may not yours either)
• God did not them from their . (He may not you either)
• God did them a special though – He offered them ! (He you that same JOY)

Caution: We think if God does not change our circumstance or remove us from our circumstance that is not . Is that true?

not! You have JOY and your circumstance.

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Philippians 4:4-5, NLT