The Joy of The Lord
What is the joy of the Lord, and why is it so different from happiness or excitement?
Peace is not the absence of storms—it is rest even in the midst of them. There is a peace that only God can give, one that nothing on earth can replicate. It is this peace of the Lord that guards the heart and anchors the believer through every season.
In the same way, joy is far more than happiness or excitement. Happiness is often determined by circumstances, and excitement is momentary. But the joy of the Lord is imparted by the Holy Spirit to every new creation and is one of the fruits of the Spirit. It…
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