Subject: where is the joy of my salvation? |
Bible Note: Jude 1:24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, Col 1:11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously Hi Linda, I would not be too quick to give up on joy being more present and more dynamic. It is easy to explain away the absence of something in our life by adjusting our theology rather than asking God for more. It is good to question why there is not more. As I am sure you are aware having all that God promises us at any one point in time is neither a threat to, or evidence of salvation. You are His and He is yours. That is wonderfully obviouse. Be sure to tell the devil he is a liar whenever he throws that kind of stuff at you. Having a burden for the lost does not take away joy. Somebody please provide scriptural evidence for that. In fact it may produce the opposite. Matt 25:21 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master. "Enter into the joy of your Master" That is a fairly powerful statement made by Christ Jesus. also Luke 15:7 "I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. John 15:11 "These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. Luke 6:23 "Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. Leap for joy. hmmmmm is that a deep abiding thing but no smile? I don't think so. Jesus has so much more for you than you are presently experiencing. With hope and faith we reach forward to take hold of everything He has for us. Ther are many more scriptures on this subject. How does it make you feel to know that you will experience this joy. The attack against you by the enemy is to question your faith or right standing based on not experiencing something now that the scriptures talk about. Is this statement true Rom 14:17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Sure it is and Luke 12:32 "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. If you are burdened or grieved over the lost then a few things can happen. A/ inntercede. Whenever a burden comes from the Lord it is to be released. Just yield to Him in prayer. the burden will be released and so will His power to save the ones He has burdened you with. Sometimes it is actually a calling that can last untill He gets the results He is after It may take months. You should not however walk around unhappy. That is simply not true. The Loving God that made you and made this wonderfull creation for you including every flower, plant, bird, animal, valley and mountain sings over you now and died for you to have eternal life. He gave His only Son that you moight have life and have it more abundantly. Believe me He wants you to be happy. What kind of witness is it to the world for us to explain away joy and make unsubstantiated statements about God not wanting us to be happy. The bottom line is we are growing. There is so much more God has for us. Thank God for the joy you do have however much or little that is and thank Him that He is not finished with you yet and thank Him that He has so much joy for you to experience yet. I believe that you will have so much joy due to the fact that you hunger for it. Keep hungering and you shall be filled. Matt 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. I believe it would be a very appropriate victory for you to receive so much revelation on this topic and so much joy in your heart that it will make Satan very sorry he ever attacked you in this area by trying to bring confusion. Bless you. Be filled with His Joy. It is Yours. |