John 16:20 – Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.

1.The Force of Joy Brings Healing

Prov 17:22 – A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.

2.The Force of Joy Causes Souls to Be Joyful in the Lord

Isa 61:10 – I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

3. The Joy of the Lord Puts a Smile on Your Face – Smile.

Prov 15:13 – A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

4. The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength

Nehemiah 8:10 – “…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Prayer Focus: Father let my joy be full. I rejoice in you Lord.

Verse of the Day: Ps 126: 2 – Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.

Living the Word Today: Phil 4:8 – Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Ps 46 is a message to the Saints. The Lord is comforting and strengthening us through this beautiful psalm. We are reminded that Lord is our strength, and we are to trust in Him. He is God. Therefore, we should not fret or be anxious. Trust in God. He is our place of refuge.

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Yours in Christ,

James D. Corbett

Pastor James D. Corbett