Moments For You

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fulness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore” (Psalm 16:11). The gospel of Jesus Christ is a gospel of joy. Never forget that the Bible describes it as “good tidings of great joy, which... Read more →

Men have pursued joy in every avenue imaginable. Some have successfully found it while others have not. Here are a few examples to describe where joy cannot be found: • Not in Unbelief: Voltaire was an infidel of the most pronounced type. He wrote: “I wish I had never been... Read more →

What is Christian joy? It is difficult to put emotional experiences into words. But let me try to at least point in the right direction and show how we can have more of it in our lives. Christian Joy Is Not an Act of Willpower Christian joy is a spontaneous,... Read more →

I once went to my father and said, “I’m not happy, Dad.” He patiently sat and listened to my woes. After a nice chat, he sent me on my way, feeling much better than when we started. The next day, I was back: “Dad, it didn’t work, I’m still not... Read more →

Jesus has been called the Man of Sorrows—in the Old Testament (Isaiah 53:3). Does a careful reading of the New Testament reveal anything about His joys? Let us study His Person, His words, and His ways. The Joy of Sinlessness Of this joy you and I know nothing. The one... Read more →

The greatest anomaly in the world is an unhappy Christian! Expressions of joy are the language of the renewed soul. Here are some examples: The Joy of Salvation “When they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him... Read more →

“The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). Perhaps in that word “of” lies the whole secret of lasting joy. This joy is not merely joy about the Lord, or even joy in the Lord. It is His own joy flowing into the soul. Jesus prayed that His... Read more →