Extreme Joy

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18a NLT

Extreme joy is found in…

1) Salvation

My heart rejoices in your salvation. Psalm 13:5 NIV

2) God’s Word

When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight… Jeremiah 15:16 NLT

3) Obedience to God’s commandments

“If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love…I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15:10-11 NIV

4) Fellow believers

What gives us hope and joy…? It is you! Yes, you are our pride and joy…How we thank God for you! Because of you we have great joy [in] God’s presence. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; 3:9 NLT

5) Suffering

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 1 Peter 1:6 NIV

6) The Lord reigns

The Lord is King! Let the earth rejoice! Let the farthest coastlands be glad. Psalm 97:1 NLT

7) Your name is written in heaven

“Do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20 NIV