JOY FOR THE CHRISTIAN! 20 JOYS THAT COME FROM JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH

1. Produces joy in life here on earth, knowing that God is faithful through Jesus for our good.

2. Gives us the joy and freedom to consistently love others without fear.

3. Refreshes our souls to persevere with joy.

4. Stirs a holy fear (reverence) and comfort of the Holy Spirit to God in who He is- Father/Son/ Holy Spirit

5. Gives us the grace to trust in God in all things.

6. Gives us the joy and thirst to commune with God- Pray/Read His Word/Be in Community

7. Enhances our spiritual taste buds to continue feasting on Christ.

8. Makes us faithful in serving our brothers and sisters in Christ.

9. Makes us fearless, yet loving when evangelizing.

10. Makes us diligent with joy when making disciples.

11. Purifies our hearts in looking to God.

12. Gives us holy strength and joy when fighting sin.

13. Detects the lies of the Enemy.

14. Makes the false promises of the flesh and worldliness look foolish and dangerous.

15. Opens our hearts by faith to drink more and more of grace that’s given to us by God.

16. Gives us the joy of knowing that our lives are hidden in Christ forever.

17. Gives us a great longing for the return of Christ and the eternal life that will be ours forever with Him.

18. Makes us serious about the Christian life (Application).

19. Gives us assurance of God’s unchanging love for us in Christ.

20. Gives us hope in God’s faithfulness that continue to make us look more and more like Christ.