The joy of the Lord is our strength
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of joy in the life of a believer. He references Galatians 5:22 and Habakkuk 3 to highlight the fruit of the Spirit, which includes joy. He emphasizes the need to fight for joy, even in difficult times, and to not settle for sadness or depression. He also discusses the authority that believers have to defend their joy and other aspects of their lives, and the power that comes from Christ's entry into their lives. The speaker concludes that only those who have been saved by Jesus Christ can truly experience the joy that the Bible speaks of.
Biblical joy is not something that can be produced by human effort, but is a fruit of the Holy Spirit within believers. It is a deep and permanent feeling of fullness that comes from having God's presence in one's life. Joy is not necessarily linked to positive circumstances, but is always linked to the presence of Christ in believers. Believers should cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to manifest His fruit and gifts through them. Joy nourishes the bones, while sadness dries them up. Believers should seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to produce joy within them.
The energy of God, including joy, is within us like a deposit waiting to be activated. We need to remove obstacles and recognize the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit within ourselves. Churches should be places of joy, worship, and freedom, reflecting the innocence of children and the tenderness of God as a loving father. We should not constantly lament the world's problems but also enjoy life and choose freedom while still serving and loving those in need.
The speaker encourages the audience to enjoy life while also serving and loving others. He reminds them that God has already accepted them and approves of their works. He urges them to rest in the Lord and not continuously accuse themselves of their sins, but rather rejoice in the Lord's forgiveness and love. He emphasizes that God has good intentions for their lives and they should celebrate his grace. The speaker ends with a call to worship and praise the Lord.
Biblical joy is not something that can be produced by human effort, but is a fruit of the Holy Spirit within believers. It is a deep and permanent feeling of fullness that comes from having God's presence in one's life. Joy is not necessarily linked to positive circumstances, but is always linked to the presence of Christ in believers. Believers should cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit and allow the Holy Spirit to manifest His fruit and gifts through them. Joy nourishes the bones, while sadness dries them up. Believers should seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to produce joy within them.
The energy of God, including joy, is within us like a deposit waiting to be activated. We need to remove obstacles and recognize the gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit within ourselves. Churches should be places of joy, worship, and freedom, reflecting the innocence of children and the tenderness of God as a loving father. We should not constantly lament the world's problems but also enjoy life and choose freedom while still serving and loving those in need.
The speaker encourages the audience to enjoy life while also serving and loving others. He reminds them that God has already accepted them and approves of their works. He urges them to rest in the Lord and not continuously accuse themselves of their sins, but rather rejoice in the Lord's forgiveness and love. He emphasizes that God has good intentions for their lives and they should celebrate his grace. The speaker ends with a call to worship and praise the Lord.
One is Galatians 5:22 which you already know. It is the origin of this theme of the fruit of the spirit. Paul says, "But the fruit of the spirit is love." Say everyone, love. Joy. Peace. No, but there are more people than I think I can hear a little better. say love Joy. Peace. Patience. Benignity. Goodness. Faith. Meekness. And temperance.
The Apostle Paul says that "against such things there is no law, there is no condemnation." He who lives in the fruit of the Holy Spirit is covered with a special bitumen, things slip, condemnation, the devil's attacks, because all that beauty of the fruit of the spirit keeps us healthy, keeps us invincible. So the first thing is that identification, the fruit of the spirit, love and after love, joy.
The Apostle Paul says that "against such things there is no law, there is no condemnation." He who lives in the fruit of the Holy Spirit is covered with a special bitumen, things slip, condemnation, the devil's attacks, because all that beauty of the fruit of the spirit keeps us healthy, keeps us invincible. So the first thing is that identification, the fruit of the spirit, love and after love, joy.
