September 16, 2024

Walking in the Joy of the Lord in a Troubled World • Sunday Service

53 minutes

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We live in a world filled with chaos, uncertainty, and fear. News headlines often bring discouragement, and many people are searching for peace and joy in the midst of turmoil. But as believers in Christ, we are called to walk in the joy of the Lord, a joy that transcends our circumstances. This joy is not dependent on what’s happening around us, but on the unchanging character of God and our relationship with Jesus. Today, we will explore ten scriptures from the New King James Version (NKJV) that teach us how to walk in the joy of the Lord, even when everything seems to be falling apart around us.

Nehemiah 8:10

"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. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.'"

John 15:11

"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full."

Romans 15:13

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Philippians 4:4

"Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!"

James 1:2-3

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience."

1 Peter 1:8

"Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory."

Psalm 16:11

"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

Galatians 5:22

*"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness."*

Habakkuk 3:17-18

"Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls—yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

Psalm 118:24

"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it."

As believers, we are called to be set apart in the way we live—and one of the clearest marks of our faith is the joy we carry in Christ. This joy is not dependent on our circumstances or the condition of the world around us. Instead, it flows from our relationship with Jesus, the work of the Holy Spirit, and our trust in the promises of God.

We can walk in true joy and victory in Jesus, even when the world seems crazy. Let us fix our eyes on Him, abide in His presence, and choose joy daily, knowing that He is our strength, our salvation, and our hope.

Today, let’s commit to walking in the joy of the Lord. No matter what the world throws at us, we can choose to rejoice in the God of our salvation. Let us rely on the Holy Spirit to produce His joy in us, and may our lives be a testimony of God’s goodness and peace in a troubled world.

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