The Joy of the Lord is coming despite the sorrow we may experience for a short time.
This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them Go your way eat the fat and drink the sweet and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared for this day is holy unto our Lord neither be ye sorry for the joy of the Lord is your strength
God promises that in His presence there is fullness of joy.
Psalms 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life in thy presence is fulness of joy at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
The passage promises that Joy (the Joy of the Lord) is coming despite the sorrow we may experience for a short time.
Psalms 30:5
For his anger endureth but a moment in his favour is life weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
The Lord’s blessings will result in joy for all classes of people—men and women, young and old alike. “Mourning” will be transformed into "gladness," and "sorrow" into "comfort and joy."
Jeremiah 31:13
Then shall the virgin rejoice in the dance both young men and old together for I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and make them rejoice from their sorrow.
While this verse is a summary of the larger point Paul is making about not exercising our freedom in Christ to eat and drink as we please if it causes our brother to stumble, it is the last part that is a promise that the kingdom of God is about righteousness, peace, and Joy in the Holy Spirit.
Romans 14:7
For none of us liveth to himself and no man dieth to himself.
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love joy peace longsuffering gentleness goodness faith Meekness temperance against such there is no law.
No matter how many promises are made, they are yes and amen in Christ. Keep in mind that Christ has fulfilled the Law for righteousness and you are in him. His faithfulness qualifies you for any and all promises, not your ability to keep the Law or remain faithful. Now it's up to you to believe in your heart that you are in Him and He is your righteousness. Remember that you are a joint-heir with Jesus as you read thru these Old Testament promises.
These promises are all from God. Some are for a specific time, some for specific purpose, some for specific people and others are for everyone. So, as you read these, invite the Holy Spirit to show you how these promises reveal His character, purpose, plan and hope for your life and all those who are in Christ.
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