These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might be in you, and that your joy might be full. John 15:11
The second fruit of the Spirit mentioned by Paul is joy. Joy is more than a sense of happiness or pleasure. Happiness can be fleeting as circumstances change. The Bible says there is pleasure even in sin for a season.
Lasting joy comes only as we enter into a right relationship with God. As we abide in Christ and He in us we find real joy. The same joy we felt when Christ first saved us from our sins can be ours today.
It is the work of the Spirit within us that produces the joy of Christ in our hearts.
Rev DB
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