In this episode we talk about the joy that comes as a result of being in the presence of God and how important it is that we be walking in that joy.

Other episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 72: A sacrifice of praise

Listen to the sermon by J. D. Greear that I mentioned

Below is the quote from J. D. Greear that I read near the end. Two people asked for it after this lesson was originally given; so, I wanted to include it here as well in case anyone else wanted to note it down.

"When the Holy Spirit, your real Shepherd speaks, it's in the context of hope. Yes, He will convict you of sin, but when He does, it is redemptive. He identifies what He wants you to change, He gives you a plan to do it, and He assures you of His ability to accomplish it through your life. His voice leads to clarity, and love, and life. When one of the demonic realm speaks to you with a fiery dart, it is in the context of condemnation and despair. It is never clear what they want you to change, there is certainly no hope or no redemption in it. The voice just screams hopelessness and despair.…When our enemy speaks, it has the soundtrack of death, and defeat, and confusion, and despair. When Jesus speaks, it is filled with invitation, and clarity, and love, and hope. Any voice leading you to confusion and despair is your enemy's voice, even if it's using valid questions or pointing out true facts.…My shepherd never leads to confusion and darkness. He leads only to life. Even if Satan is pointing out true things in your life, if it's leading you to despair, recognize that as his voice and resist it.…In your life, the voice of despair is the voice of Satan and never the voice of the Holy Spirit."

Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 4:4
Ephesians 1:17
Psalm 63
Psalm 4:6-7
Numbers 6:24-26
Psalm 16:11
Psalm 34:5
Psalm 34:8
John 15:4-5
Galatians 5:22-23
Psalm 36:7-9
Psalm 37:4
Malachi 1:6-14
Psalm 50:14-15
Psalm 50:23
Hebrews 13:15
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Psalm 69:30-31
Philippians 2:13
Matthew 3:13-4:11
James 1:2-4
Romans 8:28
James 1:25
Psalm 66:16
Psalm 34:1-3
Proverbs 27:21
Luke 17:11-19
Hebrews 11:6
Psalm

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