The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

1. JOY
The
Fruit Spirit
of
the
Galatians 5.22-24

2. “Everyone was in a hurry,
but not for joy.”
— Stephan Donaldson

3. “Joy is the serious
business of heaven.”
— C. S. Lewis

4. “About midnight Paul and Silas were
praying and singing hymns to God”
— Acts 16.25

5. “...and gave them orders to beat them with
rods. And when they had inflicted many blows
upon them, they threw them into prison,
ordering the jailer to keep them safely. Having
received this order, he put them into the inner
prison and fastened their feet in the stocks.”
— Acts 16.25

6. “About midnight Paul and Silas were
praying and singing hymns to God”
— Acts 16.25

7. How?
Why?

8. “Rejoice in the Lord always;
again I will say, rejoice.”
— Philippians 4.4

9. Joy is not dependent on circumstances.

13. Joy is not dependent on circumstances.

14. Joy is being in the right relationships.

15. Joy is being in a relationship with the Lord.

16. “ Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord.”
— Philippians 3.1

22. Joy is being in a relationship with my
brothers and sisters in Christ.

26. Joy is being in the right relationships.

27. “That which we have seen and heard we also
proclaim to you, so that you too may have
fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship
is with the Father and with His Son Jesus
Christ. And we are writing these things so that
our joy may be complete.”
— 1 John 1.3-4
CB NT p. 347

28. Happiness is the Lord #468
— Ira F. Stamphill

29. Happiness is to know the Savior,
Living a life within His favor,
Having a change of my behavior
Happiness is the Lord.”

30. Happiness is a new creation,
“Jesus and me” in close relation,
Having a part in His salvation
Happiness is the Lord.

31. Real joy is mine,
No matter if teardrops start,
Iʼve found the secret
Itʼs Jesus in my heart!

32. Happiness is to be forgiven,
Living a life thatʼs worth the livin,ʼ
Taking a trip that leads to heaven
Happiness is the Lord.
Happiness is the Lord,
Happiness is the Lord!

33. Happiness is the Lord #468
— Ira F. Stamphill

34. If you donʼt have joy
in your life, then
there is something
wrong with your
relationship with
Jesus Christ.

35. Photo Credits:
Grapevine: iStock_000002160037
Station: iStock_000010898556
Woman and Tree: iStock_000005877954
Prison bars: XOZ http://www.flickr.com/photos/zeldarosenthal/4278477524/
Preacher: Snap Man http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkanouse/4102626606/
Man tear: iStock_000002679923
Man Thinking: iStock_000004019232
Compass and Map: iStock_000008791096
Father and daughter: iStock_000003759763
Man looking upward: iStock_000002938069
Prayer silouette: iStock_000006055584
Two men reading bible: iStock_000006237001
Jesus washing feet: http://www.wcg.org/lit/images/ab/_0512162631_032.jpg
Hands and Heart: iStock_000008595455

36. Compiled and Presented by:
Fruit of the Spirit Dave Stewart
7 March, 2010
#03 Las Cruces, NM
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Joy
Galatians 5.22; Philippians
Synopsis: The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians
teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on
being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and
sisters in Christ.
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