The Bible says that “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” (Neh 8) What is the joy of the Lord?
It is not necessarily feeling happy. Having the joy of the Lord is to have a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and the ability to remain content whatever the circumstances. If you can have peace and smile during the worst of times, you have the joy of the Lord. Did you ever notice that you have more energy when you are smiling or laughing? Joy will give you the energy to overcome adverse circumstances.
Rather than complain, get angry, or worried and distraught, praise God. His joy will sustain you through it all. You can have peace and joy knowing that God loves you and will take care of you. Any of the devil’s attacks will be dampened because of your joy and faith that those plans won’t prevail. Just worship the Lord through it all and watch victory come. Amen!
