Discovering Four Sources
of JOY in John 15
I often wonder how much fruit I’m bearing, especially JOY. I’m told I’m patient. Others say I exhibit peace. But, Joy? Over the last several years I’ve wondered why I’m lacking in the joy department.
Now, I know these qualities aren’t
something I can manufacture on my own. If I could get JOY-seeds, I would plant
them so I could share the fruit with others. But, since there isn’t any such
thing as Burpee Joy-seeds, what can I do? Scripture says the Holy Spirit
produces fruit in me.
When I was asked to lead a Bible study
on JOY, I laughed at God’s sense of
humor. What better way to answer the question of where JOY comes from? For months I’ve wondered how I can FEEL joyful? I
am asking for His Truth to be made clear. And, now it seems every place I look,
I am discovering His answers.
