Where My Joy Lives..

Philippians 1:1-11

Joy is a gift from God for those who believe in Jesus Christ !! 


Rom. 14:17
Gal. 5:22

James 1:2 “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials?” 
Looking at my trials from God's perspective makes this so much easier. He is preparing me, building spiritual character. 

1 Peter 1, “In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials.”


In all of my struggles, knowing that it will only be for a little while, makes me understand, that this to will pass,,, for even Jesus while here on earth endured, for a time ~~  knowing that eternity was where our eyes should be fixed.. 

For this is how we truly know joy, we must experience trials to have a clear understanding of joy, to be able to look forward to a future hope, eternally with our Lord. 

~~ doulos ~ a bond slave 
 “Paul and Timothy, bondservants of Christ Jesus.”  This title, is used by James in James 1:1; by Peter, 2 Peter 1:1; and by Jude, in verse 1.  These great writers of Scripture called themselves bond slaves of Christ.  This term, doulos is referencing the idea of ownership, possession, allegiance, dependence, subjection, loyalty; all that we think a bond slave would convey.