Galatians 5:22 | Steven Parkin

It can be tempting to think about joy as a temporary or optional measure. After all, who can have joy when things are hard in our lives? But truly, joy is an overflow from the heart of God that fills believers and is meant to characterize our lives. In the midst of mourning, God’s joy sustains us. As we endure through highs and lows, God’s joy fills and encourages us. We glorify God by delighting in him, so let us turn away from lesser delights and instead find satisfaction in our good and gracious Lord.