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Saturday, January 9, 2010

The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy

LESSON 3*January 9- 15The Fruit of the Spirit Is Joy Lesson graphicSABBATH AFTERNOON

Read for This Week's Study:

Psalm 139; Luke 15:4-24; John 15:10, 11; Heb. 11:16.

Memory Text:

" 'These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full' " (John 15:11, NKJV).

Joy and happiness are not necessarily the same thing. Happiness is the result of favorable circumstances; joy, in contrast, is the result of being--as in being connected to Jesus, the True Vine.

In Psalm 4:7, joy and happiness are contrasted: "You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine" (NLT). The "greater joy" comes from knowing and trusting God; happiness is a result of pleasant circumstances, such as an abundant harvest. Inward joy is steady as long as we trust God; happiness is as unpredictable as a harvest. Inward joy defeats discouragement; happiness covers it up. Inward joy is lasting; happiness is temporary.

Joy is a delight in life that runs deeper than pain or pleasure. This type of joy stems from an awareness of God's presence in one's life, allowing us to rise above circumstances and focus on the goodness and love of God. At the core of Christian joy is the fact that God has acted and is acting to save those who trust in Him.

*Study this week's lesson to prepare for Sabbath, January 16.

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