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Galatians 5:22, 23 - JOY IN JESUS!

Galatians 5:22, 23 (NLT) But the Holy Spirit 
produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, 
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 
gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against 
these things! 

INTRODUCTION

Joy is the second of the graces of the 
Spirit listed by Paul (Gal. 5:22). True joy is not 
found in noisy laughter or in giddy excitement 
caused by the worlds shallow pleasures. The 
Christian finds his joy in resting in the love of 
Christ, in victories won, and in unselfish service 
for humanity. Joy will reach its highest 
realization in the world to come, but a high degree of 
joy may be experienced here and now by those who 
abide in Christ. [SDA Bible Commentary re John 
15:11] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   The idea didnt originate with him, but 
actor Matthew McConaughey's perspective on joy was 
refreshing to discover on a YouTube video. He nailed it 
when he said that HAPPINESS IS A RESPONSE TO 
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO AND AROUND US, BUT JOY COMES 
FROM WITHIN. 
   I found it especially refreshing because 
the perspective came from a person who lives and 
works in a cultural atmosphere that seems to 
consider happiness the goal of work, relationships, 
food, home, marriage and divorce. If happiness is 
absent, joy doesn't stand a chance in that 
environment. Or so it is assumed. 
   But true joy is the "full measure" of the 
joy of Jesus within us. Jesus established a 
different standard for joy. He knew few human 
comforts, frequently not even having a place to rest 
his head. His ministry necessitated He walk many 
miles to get to those who needed Him. He was 
misunderstood by more people than those who understood 
Him. Many mocked Him. Few thanked Him adequately 
when He went out of His way to help or rescue 
them. And we haven't even tapped into the abuse, 
the betrayals, the torture, the beatings, His 
crucifixion. 
   He's the One who proposed I could know 
inexpressible joy, His joy. And that stirs a passion in me 
to dig deeper into Scripture to discover how 
the life-altering concept of joy weaves its way 
through the most important teachings in the most 
important Book. Cynthia Ruchti 
   Faith Step: Write the word joy upside 
down in your nondominant hand. Hard, but 
possible. Jesus taught that even when life is upside 
down, joy is recognizable. [Mornings With Jesus 
2021 Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

CLOSING PEARL

Happiness Come And Goes
Joy Comes And Grows

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

Galatians 5:22, 23 - Joy for The Taking.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211101-1019.html 

John 17:13 - Joy In Jesus.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2012/20120817-1813.html 

LINK TO A MUSICAL SPECIAL ON JOY:

Joy In My Heart by Karen Peck, New River, 
and Joy Gardner:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgdnQzsnkUQ

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study 
Guides: 
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The 
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE