Count it all Joy
June 28, 2001



I can have joy because . . .

· I can see the faith of those I have evangelized or discipled. 3 John 4, 2 John 4, 1 Thes 2:28-20, Phil 4:1, Prov 10:1

· Of my salvation Luke 1:47, 1 Peter 1:8, Isaiah 61:10, Luke 10:20, Psalm 118:24

· Trials build my faith and character. James 1:2-4

· I can see past the current circumstance to God’s will. Hebrews 12:2

· Of the love and joy of other saints. Philemon 4

· God gives it in the midst of trials 2 Cor 8:1-4

· Christ is risen! John 16:19-21

· Christ finds joy in my obedience. John 15:10

· Christ is Savior. Luke 2:8-11

· Of God’s Word and promises. Isaiah 55:12, Psalm 119:111

· Of heaven. Isaiah 35:9-10

· I am called to be a peace maker. Prov 12:20

· I am covered by Christ’s righteousness. Prov 10:20

· God’s great works and miracles. Psalm 107:22

· God reigns. Psalm 96:12

· God’s glory. Psalm 66:1

· I fear the Lord. Psalm 2:11

· Of God’s forgiveness. Psalm 51:12

· God is my hope. Psalm 43:4

· Of God’s restoration and healing. Psalm 30:11

· He gives victory. Psalm 21:6

· God gives it. Psalm 4:7

· Of creation. Job 38:7

· He defeats the enemy. Esther 9:22

· The joy of the Lord is my strength. Neh 8:10

· It is God’s will. 1 Thes 5:16

· God is worthy of worship. Psalm 100:1-2

· I am persecuted for His sake. Acts 6:41

· Trials and testing are temporary. Psalm 30:5

· God’s truth. 1 Cor 13:6

· My brothers and sisters have joy. Rom 12:15, 1 Cor 12:26

· He is Lord. Philip 4:4