Joy, God's Joy

Joy comes from knowing Jesus and having a personal relationship with Him! God has purposed for us to know Him well enough through the reading of His Word and prayer that we recognize the character of God, so that in every situation we are open to the Holy Spirit’s direction and leading. Yes, joy that comes from God is very important for it is not like happiness which is conditional upon circumstance but instead joy is everlasting and is a source of strength in times of difficulty; God’s joy gives life where there is no life and gives it abundantly so that He may be glorified in all things that come our way.