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The Joy of the Lord · First15 Devotional

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  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus is a joyful king, and we find in his high-preasely prayer that he desires that his people would be filled with his joy too.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We all have a myriad of burdens and things in life that cause a stress and worry.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But what does it look like to have deep, abiding joy in all circumstances?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Today we'll explore that and more.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast.
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  [UNKNOWN]: You
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today is from John 17, verse 13.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, but now I am coming to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus came to bring about the fullness of joy in man.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Often we see Christians who are not exhibiting a life
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And therefore, we assume God is not a happy God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We see all the darkness that surrounds, and assume that God is most often angry or sad.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But in John 1713, Jesus prayed to the Father, but now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus prayer in John 1713 demonstrates two important life-changing truths for you and me today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: First, Jesus had joy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We could not have his joy fulfilled in us if he doesn't have joy to start with.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And the whole of Scripture supports the truth that within God dwells the fullness of joy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 1611 says, you make known to me the path of life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In your presence, there is fullness of joy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: At your right hand, our pleasures forevermore.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In Galatians 522, tells us that joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The God whom you have been filled with at salvation
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to make you a joyful person from the inside out that your joy wouldn't be based on circumstances or the fleeting whims of the world.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Second, John 17 tells us that we can have the joy of Jesus for ourselves.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The God of joy longs to fill you to overflowing with satisfaction and hope.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to make your joy abundant and transcendent of the good or bad around you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God is joyful because it's a part of his nature and he longs for it to be the same with you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Do you believe that God is a joyful God?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Have you experienced how happy he is?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Have you met with him and encountered the joy and peace in his heart toward you?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Zethaniah 317 says, The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He will rejoice over you with gladness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He will quiet you by his love.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He will exalt over you with loud singing.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to meet with you today, and fill you with joy to overflowing.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: In Romans 1513, Paul praise, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace and believing.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound and hope.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Joy is available to you today as you believe.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Come to God today with all your cares and burdens.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Lay them at His feet and allow Him to fill you with peace and joy, where only heaviness abounded.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to set you free from the burdens of anxiety.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to lead you to a life of happiness and freedom in the spirit.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: as you enter into guided prayer.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Choose to commit to God anything that has been weighing you down.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Come before Him with faith that He will shepherd you to greener pastures as you offer Him your heart and follow His guidance.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's desire to fill you with the joy of Jesus.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: open your heart in this moment to the joy Jesus longs to give.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: John 1713 says but now I am coming to you and these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And next, lay your burdens at the feet of God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What concern, problem, circumstance, or relationship has been weighing on you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What has been stealing your joy lately?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Cast all your cares at the feet of your heavenly father who loves you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: First Peter 5-7 says, casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And last, ask God to fill you with joy and expressible.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask Him to reveal to you His joy and to help you bear the fruit of His Spirit.
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  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: often times we allow ourselves to be continually downcast rather than fighting for the joy available to us in God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Joy is a vital part of the Christian life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: We are not made to carry burdens that steal our joy and keep us from the abundant life Jesus died to give us.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God has plans to lead you to a life filled with the fullness of joy.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May you pursue all the wonders and blessings God has in store for you today through the powerful sacrifice of Jesus.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh Miller with verse 15.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Know that it is perfectly normal for life to get you down at moments in your day.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: But know also that God has joy for you even in those moments.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Whenever life gets you down, stop and take a deep breath and invite God to meet you, even just for a few seconds.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Staying connected with him throughout your day gives you access to the joy of heaven, a joy that even the worst moments can't ruin.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks again for being here, and may God bless you as you see Kim.