Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Once again, the Israelites are in exile. 1 God’s Strength and Joy are in Heaven. Our enemy, the devil, is looking for ways to destroy our fervor, entice us to be unfaithful to God, and ultimately destroy us. Even youths grow tired and weary, ( Log Out /  God is our refuge and strength, Memory Verse: Habakkuk 3:18, ““Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.” (ESV) Lesson Overview. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. . 18. The reason is simple. The joy of the Lord is my strength. It reminds us to trust in God’s Word, which will make us wise and righteous, and prepares us for good works. Brethren, the joy of the Lord is a constant cause of joy and gladness. But when we put our hope in those things, we find ourselves on shifting sand. The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength A Topical Study - Eight Lessons Includes Bonus Lessons: “Biblically Overcoming Fear and Anxiety” AND “Depression” ... Romans 8:38- 39 - Can anything “separate us from the love of God”? If we worship God in Spirit and truth there cannot be two Heads for the Body of Christ. When life gets rough, God’s Word lifts us up and gives us stamina and courage to carry on. The joy of the Lord gives us strength when we are suffering. He wasn’t only content when he had what he needed. 8:10). 12.02.2015 The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength: Philippians 3 on Vimeo Join do not be dismayed, for I am your God. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. He gives strength to the weary to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. a. On the other hand, God’s name—the very essence of who he is—is a fortified tower where we can find the security we long for. – Nehemiah 8:10 . 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”. "For you have not been given not only the privilage of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for Him." “For I am the Lord, I change not;(Mal.3:6)”, So trust is the DNA and natural for man. “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Neh. As the light of joy varies so does the warmth of holy strength; he who dwells in the light of God is both happy and strong. Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved . For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation." Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." Joy from within flows outward so we do the ministry because of love that compels us. And despite their regular unfaithfulness to God, still he called, strengthened, and upheld them. WHAT MAKES THE APOSTLE PAUL JOY-FULL! It’s their confidence in God’s goodness that sets them apart and makes them a robust people. Each one of us will face a myriad of trials and difficulties, but through them all God will be faithful. God wants us to remember that, no matter what we meet on the road, one thing will remain constant: the love of our God. Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved . Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the entire Bible. A. Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. There are 15 explicit references to some form of either the noun “joy” (chara in Greek) or the verb “rejoice” (chairo) in this short letter. Before we examine the text here is another verse,  “for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Paul finishes his letter to the church at Ephesus with this encouragement to be strong. CHAPTER 4. They will soar on wings like eagles; (1) A general exhortation: in light of your destiny in Christ, stand fast. and the mountains quake with their surging. the joy. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you. I count everything but dung for the excellency of gaining Christ.” I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need./ I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me( vv.12-13)”. The church in Philippi had taken up an offering to give to Paul, in prison because of his faith. Coming back to David and the verse in question. though its waters roar and foam Here are ten powerful passages that can give you strength when you need it most. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re at in life. But this is not what God says here. The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength —Nehemiah 8:10. Philippians 4:13 is a rather well-known verse, but you really need the context to really see it for the profound inspiration that it is. He is my God, and I will praise him, He says the joy OF the Lord, the joy that God has, not the joy we have from God. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Here God speaks to Israel, the nation he has created, cared for, and loved. The name of the Lord is a fortified tower Psalm 28:7 The L ORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:9-10). (1:4-5) He rejoices (chairo)… In the eighth chapter of Nehemiah, they’re gathered together, and Ezra reads to them from God’s Law. As we look for our security in him, we are lifted up and protected by our champion defender. Join us in the month of June as we study the joy of the Lord! The subject can also be a lead in to a New Testament Epistle such as Philippians, in which the believer's joy is a key theme. Wednesday, March 30, 2011. The joy of the Lord is the firm, unshakeable conviction that God loves me, is for 100% for me, and is working everything for my good. So he beseeches the two to be of the same mind in the Lord’.  “Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you(v.10)”. Here Nehemiah tells them that this is a celebration, and in one of Scripture’s more well-known lines, lets them know that the joy of the Lord is their strength. (Neh.8:10-NIV)” God did not change His nature but “Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased(Ps.4:7)”. I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith . The Lord is … My soul is weary with sorrow; Paul realized that in all of the difficulties of his life, God power was being demonstrated. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life. The Son as image of the invisible God has given us “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. As Paul reminds the Galatians: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And he looks to God’s Law for strength. It is God who fills us with joy. We are not relying on our virtues, but letting Christ determine worth of anything that is presented from outside. This day is holy to our Lord. -philippians 1.29. Change ), for truth and glory of word forever settled in heavens. It is goodness associated with salvation as the basis. 1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, beloved. 1st Joy comes by remembering the good in life. Read verse in New Living Translation Does this seem strange? Jan 19, 2020 #6. If there was one who was born to trouble it was David. It is all the more vital for us to meditate upon this verse. Bible Verses about Joy - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer… When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy… Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is… The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves… Rejoice in the Lord always. But it requires that we put our hope in Christ’s sacrifice and the power of the resurrection. Philippians 3:1-3 “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. strengthen me according to your word. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. Here the psalmist wants to remind us that he is our “ever-present help in trouble.” We look to the past to remember what’s been done in order to remind ourselves that God is at work today, and we can trust him—even if the mountains fall into the sea. they will walk and not be faint. “The joy of the Lord is our strength,” is brought to fullness when we accept His provision of righteousness by grace that reunites us so we can enjoy His presence. Philippians 4 – Peace and Joy in All Circumstances A. David writes, "Strength and joy are in his place" (1Chr 16:27) When David said that, he was probably These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. How long do you believe you could smile, and keep on smiling, without stopping? So do not fear, for I am with you; These people, hungry to hear God’s Word and rediscover their heritage, listen to Ezra read from dawn until noon. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. The Philippian Christians had learned the secret of joyful, liberal financial giving. Supplies: Song Blessed be the Name of the Lord by Matt Redman (link to YouTube video below). he has hurled into the sea. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith . And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 46 They shall be a sign and a wonder against you and your offspring forever. He who goes into the shade and loses the joy of the Lord becomes weak at the same time. but those who hope in the Lord Amen. Paul had a weakness or physical difficulty that he called “a thorn in my flesh.” Whatever this disability was, he prayed regularly for God to take it away, but still it remained. Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. This day is holy to our Lord. “The Lord is my strength and shield. He leads me in paths of righteousness for hi… “The Lord is my strength and my defense; And that strength brought him contentment in all sorts of trials. Guest speaker Victor Medina continues his study through the book of Philippians. 10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. – 2 Timothy 1:7. They were often under duress from foreign cultures who would love to see them wiped out. I trust him with all my heart. It is unlike those televangelists who do their antics as though they have some merchandise to sell. they will run and not grow weary, The joy of the Lord is your strength: Nehemiah 8:10. For thousands of years, people have drawn inspiration from the Bible. So He fashioned hearts of men alike, signifying truth is written their heart or their inward parts. 6. my father’s God, and I will exalt him. He is a God who will never leave us nor forsake us, who is always with His children, tenderly keeping watch-care over them day and night. This song of praise celebrates that rescue, and ultimately the fact that God is our deliverer. I will strengthen you and help you; 2:2 agree in the Lord. (Ps.28:7).He let David find for himself where his true strength lay. These weaknesses were actually Paul’s strengths. In a profound display of his power, God secured their release with 10 dramatic plagues. Before we examine the text here is another verse, “for the joy of the Lord is your strength. 2. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer. I will say it again: Rejoice! 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. John 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. So the joy of the Lord becomes our strength, as being an indicator of its rise or fall. 100:2.) Adverse circumstances, instead of hindering our faith, can actually enhance our joy. 3. Quite often people who lack joy are not involved in serving Christ. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. When Pharaoh changed his mind and sent his army off in pursuit of the fleeing Hebrews, God gave them passage through the Red Sea, and then closed the sea around the Egyptian army, completely destroying it. St Paul was very particular to enthuse and counsel and even berate where needed to bring the unruly to fall in line. I said, ‘You are my servant’; Philippians 1:1-5 ESV. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Click to expand... Amen Like x 1; List; Jan 19, 2020. Springing into Spring with a fresh outlook! 18 And you too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me (Philippians 2:17-18). Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Paul wrote back to the church and expressed his joy (see verse 10). 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. But that strength comes from wearing God’s truth, righteousness, and salvation like armor. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. We tend to look in the same places for security that our forefathers did. He upholds all things by the word of His power. and young men stumble and fall; Philippians 3:1-3 “Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. Now arise [] in the fullness of your union with our Lord.. 2 And I plead with Euodia and Syntyche to settle their disagreement and be restored with one mind in our Lord. Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: “I will sing to the Lord, Paul and Silas sang in the Philippian jail (Acts 16:25). John 15:11. a 2 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche * to come to a mutual understanding in the Lord. Philippians 4 The Passion Translation (TPT) Living in Harmony with One Another. “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:(2 Co.5:14)”. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. will renew their strength. (Neh.8:10-NIV)” God did not change His nature but “Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased(Ps.4:7)”. -philippians 1.29 Use the NIV verse finder to find what the Bible says about other subjects of interest. Trade your Sorrows for the Joy of the Lord! He makes me lie down in green pastures. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. are drowned in the Red Sea. I took you from the ends of the earth, 2. He is omnipresent, eternal and immutable. 1. Paul and Silas knew adversity as they sat with their feet in the stocks in a Philippian jail cell. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. At the end of each day He saw it was good working with the earth that was without form and void. Serve the Lord with gladness. 4 Therefore, my brothers, [] whom I love and () long for, () my joy and () crown, () stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. The Christian life is difficult. It has restored hope for many during their most trying circumstances, and continues to be a source of encouragement and support today. “I give thanks to my God for every remembrance of you, always praying with joy for all of you in my every prayer, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Authoritative information about the hymn text Joy to the world! 3 And I ask you, my true partner, # 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. 3 Yes, I ask you also, true companion, # 4:3 Or loyal Syzygus; Greek true yokefellow help these women, who have labored # 4:3 Or strived (see 1:27) side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, # See Luke 10:20 whose names are in the book of life. Each day I have to make the choice of what will control my thoughts and my heart. All these are connected since we are considering fellowship of God with man in His Time. ( Log Out /  For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Introduction. If modern Christianity suffers an identity crisis it is because ministers of God set a bad example by emphasis of  outward show of Jesus talk instead of speaking Christ in us. Philippians 4:13 Choose joy and allow the joy of the Lord to be your strength in every circumstance! for he is highly exalted. So any man may taste and see How good He is. Psalm 4:7. 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. If we wait on him and trust in him, he will be there to protect, guide, lead, and renew us. God wants JOY in his service – Deuteronomy 28:45-47 45 “All these curses shall come upon you and pursue you and overtake you till you are destroyed, because you did not obey the voice of the LORD your God, to keep his commandments and his statutes that he commanded you. You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. the joy of the Lord is my strength! Instructions to specific saints. Isaiah 41:16 Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the Lord, in the Holy One of Israel thou shalt be joyful. Isaiah 61:10 I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. If one died for one all died. Philippians 2:1-2 ESV / 255 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way Joy is a central theme in the book of Philippians. So what is predestination? The joy of the Lord gives us strength to keep on serving the Lord. The Lord His word is my strength . At some point, everyone gets physically and emotionally exhausted. he has become my salvation. This passage from Isaiah 40 is an incredible encouragement. Thank You Jesus for being My Joy, Peace and Strength. Therefore: This links together what Paul wrote here with what he wrote before. Philippians 4:19. Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” With joy … The joy of the Lord gives us strength to look to Jesus Christ for salvation. So when he says he trusts in God it is what life experience of a child of God signifies,-and it collates of all saints before him and it shall be so true for other saints yet to come. Faith is the victory that overcomes the world, and the joy of the Lord is our strength. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. Philippians 4:4–9 (NIV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. David trusted in the "Rock" of his salvation, and that "Rock" proved to be a reliable, faithful God from which the fruit of joy came through the power of the Holy Spirit. 6. "The joy of the Lord is our strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. Psalm 28:7-8 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. the Lord is his name. We trust in our riches, close relationships, and strong rulers to protect us. “He has made everything beautiful in its time. The Joy of the Lord is my Strength Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV) 10 Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our LORD. Today and everyday, no matter what is happening in your life, remember this: the Lord loves you and you are His. Pharaoh’s chariots and his army God is Love and when we examine the nature of predestination  it becomes very clear His goodness is bound with His creative Spirit. Isaiah 12:2,3 Behold, God is my saviour, I will deal confidently, and will not fear: because the Lord is my strength, and my praise, and he is become my salvation. The Lord is a warrior; “ My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. The joy of the Lord is my strength – even when I feel weak, sad, or my circumstances are difficult. 2 I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to # ch. the joy of the Lord is your strength. . He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end (Ec.3:11-NIV).” As mentioned earlier trust is like intuition working with God and connecting in the process with the past. I also pray for favor with the appointment I had yesterday at the doctor office and the one ahead today at the hospital. and increases the power of the weak. I will say it again: Rejoice… Instead of removing this thorn, God told him, “My power is made perfect in weakness.”. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Often the Hebrews found their stamina and hope in remembering God’s powerful acts. Philippians 4:4-13 Always be full of joy in the Lord. He learned to be fulfilled even when he was hungry and in desperate need. All I have to do is find the word that is needed for the thing I am going through then stand on it. ( Log Out /  For those who are living in a world of consumerism the lure of the consumable is daunting. Our God is a God of love, compassion, grace, truth, mercy, kindness, and faithfulness. It is what St Paul found out by himself.”And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose(Ro.8:28)”. The joy of the Lord is our strength because of who our Lord is. Joy satisfies the heart in a way that temporary happiness never can. 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