OK, I am still on the "joy" kick. I have been focused on the subject of joy for days now. I have read every passage of scripture that uses any form of the word "joy". I have also considered the Greek. So this is a little of what I have found. Are you ready?
The Greek word most often translated "joy" is "chara". It has only one meaning and one meaning only, "joy". It is used in the New Testament 62 times. The word is most often associated with the believer. It is clearly something given by God and received by the believer. It is described as a "fullness", "unspeakable" and "indescribable". We are also told that we can have this joy in the midst of trial, pain and struggle. What a blessing it is to be a child of God!
The Joy of the Lord, it is my strength, I will not falter, I will not faint!
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Good thoughts Jordan. I'll go to work today with some joy in my heart.
Thanks for the kind words about my son. I hope he ends up in the land of your girlfriend at DLU.
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