joy comes in the morning light

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying, according to dictionary.com. This reminds me of how all happiness comes from a source. More recently than ever, I’ve been struck with such an amazing joy and love for God. I’ve been excited about life before, but when I begin to really think about God and the mercy, grace and favor he continually sends my way, I get excited and anxious like nothing I can describe. We serve such an amazing God. Getting to a point where you can actually pay attention to your current mood and track a source truly helps you find your joy. Before long you’ll find that the happiness leads back to Christ. Just like when we discussed love, it all went back to God, happiness is the same.



Joy is a very useful weapon we Christians have. It’s like a protective covering of spikes, like porcupines have. We don’t have to put any strength behind it to have it effectively work against our enemy. The only defense satan has against it is to take it from us when we let our guard down. Joy is what the devil loves to steal first. You’d be amazed how fast he can steal your life from you by taking your joy over and over. We as Christians must remember that joy comes in the morning light. More recently, I’ve been able to look at some of the distress and sorrow in my life and pray God into those situations to help me find and reclaim my joy. He refuses to let me down! There isn’t anyone I can rely on more. Mainly because it’s Him that helps those I call on, and He works through them.



The devil works through sorrow, the complete opposite of joy. It’s a poison. We can dwell on the negative much longer than we can stay happy. That’s because it’s up to us to seek and find the joy available to us while the devil works toward keeping us down and in distress. We have our work cut out for us, but so does the devil. Do you know someone who loves drama? Suppose that person approached you and attempted to start an argument with you. You – knowing that person’s motive – are more likely not give in to the argument because you know that’s what they’re after. The same is true with the devil and how he steals joy and replaces it with sorrow. Just like you wouldn’t allow the associate to drag you into an argument, don’t let the devil steal your joy.



On a final note, I just want to express that God would never want us to loose our joy. Though he puts us through tests and trying situations, we are to stay strong and never grow weary in being cheerful. So while it’s helpful to read the devil’s motives toward securing our joy, it’s also helpful to realize that it could be a test and not fail by loosing our joy.



That’s all for now brothers and sisters. Keep your reign over the devil strong and do your best to know when you’re being tested. Yes it’s hard to tell, but if you take everything as a test, you’re most likely to be more prepared.



Be blessed, Stay Blessed!

C.j.