Joy (2/2)

Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that… Ecclesiastes 7:14

Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. Remember that nothing is certain in this life. Ecclesiastes 7:14	In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him. life dependence
I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth. 3 John 1:4	I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. truth children

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 1 Timothy 6:17	Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. money materialism pride
So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. Ecclesiastes 3:12-13	I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor—it is the gift of God. life food receiving
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches. Psalm 119:14	I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. law money
The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure to have children who are wise. Proverbs 23:24	The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice, And he who begets a wise child will delight in him. wisdom family
Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10	As sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things. sadness money materialism
And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” 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.” food giving
But even as he spoke, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.” Matthew 17:5	While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!” God Jesus
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. Romans 5:3-4	And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. suffering hope
So go ahead. Eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, for God approves of this! Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works. food life heart
But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Luke 2:10	Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” angels christmas fear
My child, if your heart is wise, my own heart will rejoice! Proverbs 23:15	My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself. wisdom heart family
But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. Malachi 4:2	But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves. righteousness healing awe
The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living. Psalm 19:8	The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. law heart light
But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven. Luke 10:20	Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven. heaven eternal life
Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. evil peace
Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” Ecclesiastes 12:1	Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, “I have no pleasure in them” creation life evil
In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! Luke 15:7	I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. conversion repentance heaven
In the same way, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels when even one sinner repents. Luke 15:10	Likewise, I say to you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. angels repentance conversion
And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. Ecclesiastes 5:19	As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. money food work
The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. Proverbs 10:28	The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. righteousness hope patience
The grapevines have dried up, and the fig trees have withered. The pomegranate trees, palm trees, and apple trees— all the fruit trees—have dried up. And the people’s joy has dried up with them. Joel 1:12	The vine has dried up, And the fig tree has withered; The pomegranate tree, The palm tree also, And the apple tree— All the trees of the field are withered; Surely joy has withered away from the sons of men. sadness food harvest
A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. family wisdom sadness