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JOY

CROSS REFERENCE

 7th KYU / YELLOW BELT / 8th RANK

SCRIPTURE

  LEVITICUS 9:24; DEUTERONOMY 16:15; 1CHRONICLES 16:27,33; 29:17;

NEHEMIAH 8:10;12:43; JOB 33:26; MATTHEW 13:44;28:8;

LUKE 1:14-15;2:10;10:21;24:52;JOHN 15:11;JOHN16:24;17:13;ACTS 3:2-8;

ROMANS 14:17-18;15:13; 2CORINTHIANS 8:2; GALATIANS 5:22-23; 1PETER 1:8-9

   Joy, the second "Fruit of the Spirit", is almost as sought after as love. We are constantly striving and testing the waters of the world and our good works, searching to find what will bring us joy. Eventually we are worn out and defeated, left as prey for the enemy. The source of true joy ,however, is found in the presence of the Lord. When we praise, worship, and celebrate in His presence we find our joy is complete. Just as He is always accessible, so is joy.

  Be courageous! Stand firm in the faith and in God's mighty power! Be reminded of the events that took place on and around the Sea Of Galilee. Turn away from sin in your life and draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Remember that God has swept away your sin. Give Thanks! Rejoice in the Lord!

STUDY

Who is to have Joy?

What is Joy?

Where does your Joy come from?

Why do others need to see the Joy in your life?

When can you have this Joy?

How can the Joy of the Lord be your strength?

How does this apply to your life?

What is your prayer?

What is your memory verse?