The source of Paul’s JOY is Jesus. It is a joy
grounded in the fact that God decisively and
irrevocably changed the world and he destiny of
every soul in the life, death, and resurrection of
Jesus and his promised return. Paul breaks forth in
jubilation celebrating this truth in
Philippians 2:5-11. Have this mind among
yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who,
though he was in the form of God, did not count
equality
With God a thing to be grasped, but emptied
himself, taking the form of a servant, being born
in the likeness of men. And being found in
human form he humbled himself and became
obedient unto death, even death on a cross.
Therefore, God has highly exalted him and
bestowed on him the name which is above every
name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
THE DESIRE WITHIN JOY
It is secure in the constancy of God and yet
animates an impulse to ascend to a fuller and
future consummation. Paul writes “Not that I
have already obtained this or am already
perfect: but I press on to make it my own
because Christ Jesus has made me his own… I
press on toward the goal for the prize of the
upward call of God in Christ Jesus” Phil. 3:14.
Jesus promised “Fullness of Joy” to his followers
Real joy is not based upon circumstance. Joy is a
manifestation of the love of God and available to
every Christian. Joy is a measuring tool to help us
keep our relationship with God where it needs to
be. Hindrances to joy must be identified and
eradicated. “Fullness of Joy” includes divine
healing and prosperity.
“Fullness of Joy” results in joy filled celebration.
