Bobby McDonald - God put a joy in my heart

Bobby McDonaldOctober 26, 201513mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: God put a joy in my heart Date: 10-25-2015 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The speaker discusses the joy found in the Lord, comparing it to the 'cup of Salvation' and the rest found in sleep. True joy in Christ is not fleeting like a good mood or material possession, but a constant source of rejuvenation that sustains us through difficult times. This joy should motivate us daily to count everything else as rubbish in comparison to the treasure of Christ, echoing the call to sell all things to gain the Kingdom.

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Lifting up the cup of salvationThe picture of a Christian's joy is like someone celebrating with a cup, not of wine, but of salvation given by God.

Joy as a soft pillow at the end of the dayJust like a tired laborer returning to a sweet night of sleep, our joy in Christ is a place of rejuvenation we can always go back to.

God-given reminders of His workThroughout the Old Testament and through New Testament communion, God established feasts and practices to keep His people remembering and rejoicing.

The difference between a fleeting mood and true joyFinding money in the gutter or buying a new car brings temporary excitement that fades, whereas rejoicing in Jesus grows stronger over years.

Selling everything for the hidden treasureRather than just looking back at conversion, living in the joy of the Lord means daily considering everything else as rubbish to gain Christ.Matthew 13:44

Considering all things rubbish for ChristPaul counted the loss of all things as rubbish to gain Christ, much like Jacob serving seven years for Rachel because of his great love for her.Genesis 29:20

An inward joy from Monday through SaturdayWhile outward expressive worship is beautiful, having the Spirit's joy in your heart throughout the entire week is even more vital.Ephesians 5:19

The proof of real joySinging melody in your heart to God every day, especially through struggles, demonstrates that your joy and hope in Christ are genuine.

Overwhelming conquerors through ChristDespite our shortcomings, God does not leave us without hope; He makes us overwhelming conquerors through Him who loves us.

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