His Amazing Grace

Joy is not found in having a perfect life. Joy is found in knowing a perfect Savior. It is important we understand the difference between happiness and joy. Happiness depends on what happens to us. But joy depends on who is with you. Happiness can disappear when circumstances change. A difficult phone call, an unexpected bill, or a disappointing report can steal our happiness in a moment. But joy is something far deeper. More steadfast. For the believer, our joy is the quiet confidence that God is still good even when life is not easy. Paul wrote about joy while sitting in prison. His circumstances were difficult, but Christ’s presence within him was greater. That kind of joy cannot be manufactured. It cannot be bought. Circumstances cannot take it away. The world says we will find joy when everything goes right. Yet Jesus says our joy is based on the fact that He is going with us regardless of what we are facing. Today, let me encourage you to look beyond what you don’t have and remember what you do have. You have a Savior who loves you, a Heavenly Father who cares for you and has promised He is working all things together for good. That is a reason to rejoice.