The gift of joy arises not from outward circumstances but from God's presence with us. Everything good comes from God, and the ultimate gift is to receive the giver. As King David expressed in Psalm 16, our joy is that God is with us. That is why we call Jesus "Emmanuel" -- which means, "God with us."

Pastor Taylor's sermon on Psalm 16 and Joy:

https://youtu.be/LmnmBvuY4Kk

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Reflection Questions:

"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence, and the pleasures of living with you forever." (v.11)

- Where do you normally look for joy?

- King David refers to the "joy of your presence" -- how have you experienced the joy of God's presence?

- What could you do to make space to notice God’s presence this week?