The Transformative Power of Joy!
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Our *GOOD NEWS* this week, released this morning, *_Tuesday, 11th June 2024_* is a blessing that implores us to *_embrace the transformative power of the joy of the Lord._*I am glad to be one of God’s children, getting His compassion through JOY… I hope you are in the number saved by Grace!π¦
*The Hymn: ” THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH!”* πCategory: *Assurance and Joy of Salvation*Subcategory Statement: *A True Encouragement _for Christians to embrace the transformative power of the joy of the Lord._*
Lyrics: *Plett Methodist Church*
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Though the tears may fall,
My song will rise-
My song will rise to You.
Though my heart may fail,
My song will rise-
My song will rise to You.While there is breath in my lungs,
I will praise You LORD!In the dead of night
I’ll lift my eyes-
I’ll lift my eyes to YouWhen the waters rise
I’ll lift my eyes-
I’ll lift my eyes to YouWhile there is hope in this heart,
I will praise You LORD!*_REFRAIN._*
*_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_* (2ce)
*_In the darkness I’ll dance_*
*_In the shadows I’ll sing:*
*_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_**2*
When I cannot see You with my eyes,
Let faith arise to You.
When I cannot feel Your hand in mine,
Let faith arise to You.God of mercy and love,
I will praise You LORD!O You shine with glory- LORD of light,
I feel alive with You-
In Your presence now I come alive-
I am alive with You.There is strength when I say,
I will praise You LORD(Instrumentals).
- *_REFRAIN._**_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_* (2ce)
*_In the darkness I’ll dance_*
*_In the shadows I’ll sing:*
*_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_*
*3* (Ad-Lib)
When sorrow comes my way-
You are the shield around me.
Always You remain-
My courage in the fight.I hear You call my name-
Jesus, I am coming
Walking on the waves,
Reaching for your light.(Instrumentals).
- *_REFRAIN._**_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_* (2ce)
*_In the darkness I’ll dance_*
*_In the shadows I’ll sing:*
*_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_*
*_”The Joy of the Lord is My Strength“_* is a hymn written by *_Plett Methodist Church._* This Hymn was inspired and published on YouTube on the 2nd day of June 2024.
π¦ *TEXT:*
*”Then he told them, *βGo your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”_* (Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV.)
π¦ *THE SCRIPTURE LESSON:*
PSALM β126.*_The Joyful Return To The Promised Land._*
A song of Ascents.
*βPSALMS 126:1-6* NKJVβ¬
[1] *_When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream._*
[2] *Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, *_βThe Lord has done great things for them.β_*
[3] *_The Lord has done great things for us, And we are glad._*
[4] *_Bring back our captivity, O Lord, As the streams in the South._*
[5] *_Those who sow in tears Shall reap in joy._*
[6] *_He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, Shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him._*
NKJVβ¬
π¦ *_EXHORTATION_*
Beloved,
In CHRIST’S GOOD NEWS MISSION, we are Bible Moths and genuine Wesleyans who have vowed to pray until something happens. We have promised to bind the broken-hearted, reaching out to needy people.In appreciating God on your behalf, I declare by the authority of Jesus Christ of Nazareth that your sadness has become a thing of the past, in Jesus’ Name. *_Amen. Alleluia!_*
*_Receive your manifestation in Jesus’ Name!_*
*_Let me hear your loudest AMEN!_*
π¦ Our theme brings the blessing of, *The Transformative Power of Joy*!*
π In the book of Nehemiah, we read these inspiring words,
*”Then he told them, βGo your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared, for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”_* (Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV.)
This truth is echoed in Psalm 126, which paints a vivid picture of the transformative power of joy in our Plett Methodist Church Hymn.
Moreover, I must admit that I love the words and prayers of one of my big friends and co-workers in God’s vineyard, Dr. D. K. Olukoya. He preached it this way:
*The joy of the Lord is our kingdom-right. When you take away the joy of a Christian, you have cut off his strength.*
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He followed up like this: *_“JOY is a divine virtue that can only be possessed by those divinely connected to the Source – the One who is True Joy Himself – the Lord God Almighty._*
*_“Joy is an inner state of rest and contentment. It is a realm that you enter to acquire your harvest, according to Psalm 126, verses five and six. It affects every area of your life: physical, social, emotional, economic and spiritual. Interestingly, joy is a choice!_* WOW!
Beloved in Christ, Joy is beyond a word we often use in pretending to be glad. *_It is a full-blown experience!_* If you have joy, people will see it in your lifestyle. You cannot hide it. It will express itself and become a spiritual and emotional investment you implant in people around you. If you have joy, you will exhibit it to make others joyous wherever you go!
Joy is not a mere emotional display; I learned in Psychology that it is a state of mind that sheds light on the whole of your life: The total life of a Christ-believing person. It does not depend on feelings and realism.
Joy is, therefore, a spiritual force. A power within that realm cannot be tampered with by any power except with the individual’s permission. This is *_God’s kind of Joy, which oozes out of His unconditional love – Agape love._*
JOY embodies Christ, His Personality, His Nature and His Character. No wonder the angel that announced His birth said that *_He has brought good tidings of great joy to all people: the joy of salvation to the oppressed and the forsaken, the downtrodden and the downcast._* At Joy’s manifestation, we have an undeniable turnaround, bringing an unmistakable happy mood.
*_God’s type of joy – which we experience in giving our lives to Jesus Christ in spirit and truth swallows every contrary situation and circumstance that hinders our fulfilment._*
*_May you experience this kind of joy in the Name of Jesus Christ. AMEN!_*
I invite you to come and experience what I feel, which keeps true Christians exuding radiance in the face of adversity. *_The Only Key is – give your life to Christ_*
Beloved, this joy is available for those who believe in the one who created them.
JOY can be withheld, stolen or withdrawn from those who do not believe in the GOOD NEWS of Christ Jesus.
When sadness occurs to Humankind, faith turns to doubts, and human positive desire, drive, determination and strength become small.
When it happens to Christians, they start to faint (Proverbs 24:10). At such a moment, the enemy finds it easy to penetrate and prosper.
*_I decree that satan’s joy over your life shall be turned into sorrow in the Name of Jesus Christ._*
If you hope to have reasons to rejoice every day of your life, hold fast to the hope of having endless joy and work for it. Hold on to HEBREWS 10 23.
[23] *_“βLet us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.”_*
Human beings daily decide on the choice of JOY or sadness. However, JOY is a choice that pays you above all. Let me point you to the simplified availability of this grace:
1. *Salvation of Mankind:*
*_“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream”_* (Psalm 126:1).
The joy of the Lord is the foundation of our salvation, for it is in Him that we find the strength to overcome the darkness and embrace the light of eternal life. As the psalmist declares, *_“May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!”_* (Psalm 126:5).
2. *God’s Love for the Anti-Theist:*
*_“Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves”_* (Psalm 126:6).
The Lord’s JOY knows no bounds, for He desires to pour His love and strength upon all people, even those who may have turned away from Him. His joy is the light that can pierce the darkness of unbelief.
3. *Governments in Our World:*
Passing through the valley of Baca is a journey through a blessed place of springs: *_“He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing shall, doubtless, come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”_* (Psalm 126:6).
When *_our struggling Governments_* find strength in the joy of the Lord and shun corruption and selfishness, we can trust that GOD will guide and direct those leaders of our world so that they may fulfil His purposes and restore His people.
4. *Businesses / Organisations:*
*_“May all who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!”_* (Psalm 126:5).
As we find our joy and strength in the Lord, our businesses and organisations will be honoured and blessed when they are built upon the firm foundation of His guidance and provision, and they will bear the fruit of His joy.
5. *Human Relationships:*
Let me remind us all about the office of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel according to Saint Luke, Chapter 4:18-19:[18] *_βThe Spirit of the Lord is upon Me Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;_*
[19] *_To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord!”_* (Luke 4:18-19).The joy of the Lord is the result of the Office of Christ to transform our human relationships, healing broken hearts and restoring the strength to love one another as He loves us. His happiness becomes the wellspring of our love and compassion.
6. *The Person who had given up the Hope:*
*_“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream”_* (Psalm 126:1).
The Lord’s JOY is a never-drying spring of life, calling us to trust in His strength and to rise above the challenges that may have caused us to lose hope. His joy can revive the weary and renew the strength of those who have given up.
7. *Sure support for Our Staff of Bread:*
[19] *_And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”_* (Philippians 4:19).
As we find our joy and strength in the Lord, He will provide for all our needs, including our daily bread, for He is the source of all good things, and His joy is the sustenance that nourishes our souls.
My dear friends, let us renew our dedication to the LORD and *_embrace the transformative power of the joy of the Lord._* This joy is our strength, which can uplift the weary, restore the broken, and renew the hope of all who trust the Lord. Let us go forth, sowing the seeds of joy, that we may reap the bountiful harvest of His love and grace.
AMEN.
π *Just this word of Prayer, Beloved:*
π *MY FATHER, ARISE AND BLESS THE HELPERS OF MY LIFE AND DESTINY!!!*
*Proverbs 11:25.*(Proverbs 11:25Β says, “The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself”.)
π 1. *_Evil powers seeking to drain my strength, fall and perish, in the Name of Jesus._*
π 2. *_All Joy-Robbers’ Agenda for my life, be terminated, in the Name of Jesus._*
π 3. *_O God, arise with mercy, give me joy that cannot be turned to sorrow, in the Name of Jesus!_*
π 4. *_Joy that can overpower adversity, work in my life now, in the Name of Jesus._*
π 5. *_Arrows of kill-joy assigned to turn my joy to sorrow go back to sender, in the Name of Jesus Christ._*
π 6. *_Father, I receive reasons to be joyful all the days of my life, in the Name of Jesus Christ._*
π 7. *_Whether the devil likes it or yes, I will sing a new song and rejoice forever, in the Name of Jesus Christ!_*
π¦ *PROPHETIC UTTERANCE:* π
π *_O you Powers operating against my people’s joy of salvation in the four realms of spirituality, I banish you to the bottomless pit, in the mighty Name of Jesus!_* AMEN.
π *Let the angels of your destiny, arise; The LORD banishes your sorrows now, in the Name of Jesus!* AMEN.
π *The anointing of βprogressive success in the LORDβs ministry, has found you and me now, in the Name of Jesus!* AMEN.
π *_O Jesus, My saviour, let these insights FROM YOUR WORD plant the Joy of the LORD in my hearers. They will continue to stand firm on the unwavering promises of God!_* AMEN.
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*Good Morning! Today, you will excel beyond your expectations – so says the God who manifests your joy of salvation!*
*In Jesus’ Name, AMEN!*
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
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- *_REFRAIN._**_The Joy of the LORD is my strength_* (2ce)