Joy. It’s a common enough word. But do we ever stop to consider what it it really means? Most dictionaries define it JOY as rejoicing; a feeling of great pleasure or happiness. What does that really mean? Since this past Christmas season I have been pondering, encountering, and experiencing joy with new understanding. I invite you to come along and do the same.
Joy is a place, a position of one’s heart, a response of freedom birthed out of encountering One greater than ourselves.
Joy springs up like a well of living water, bubbling up and over.
Joy has a vibration; transforming every atmosphere it comes into contact with.
Joy rises up as we step into divine positions and places set before us…willingly, delightfully, excitedly-not begrudgingly kicking against the goads.
Joy is transparent. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful face” (Proverbs 15:13). Joy cannot be worn as a mask; it can not be faked. It is either alive within, or not.
I believe Joy is a place of assignment. More and more sons and daughters of God are stepping into the story written for them. As they seek His face and freedom; JOY IS RISING!
“The joy of the Lord is my strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). These are not just words spoken from a good book. They are words of confident assurance from a heart positioned to walk out, in freedom from bondage, that which has been set before us; having a knowing who holds the world in HIS hands.
Joy does not just happen; it comes from an infilling of God’s Spirit as we delight ourselves in His desires.
As Ezekiel was called to prophesy to the dry bones to rise, so to do I shout “Joy to the World!”. These words of proclamation exceed far beyond a common familiar Christmas Carol. These are God’s words calling His bride to live life! Yield to Jesus in those places He has called you to be and LET JOY RISE!!!
Becky I can really relate to this type of joy I have been carrying it around for some years now.
This year it seems to have come bursting out full force. can’t wait to see what’s in store next.
enjoying your blog.
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