I Got You – John 15:11 – The Secret to Having Joy

 

This is “Namma for Christ” with the two hundred seventy-first inspirational message dated Thursday, July 11th, 2024.  The title of this message is, “I Got You – John 15:11 – The Secret to Having Joy”.  “I Got You” (with lyrics) by “Danny Gokey” is a song that I first heard on my Christian radio station, Star 99.1FM. The below scripture is what is found in the 11^th verse of the 15^th chapter of John:

 

John 15:11

New International Version (NIV)

¹¹ I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

 

 The scripture text of “this” message was taken from the “same” scripture text that I read on (July 6th, 2024) in my daily devotional book (the 36th day's message) entitled: “The Word for You Today – 90 Days of Faith, Hope & Courage in Changing Times”.

 

The inspirational message I read on July 6^th, 2024, was titled – “THE SECRET TO HAVING JOY”. I knew that it was a reminder that I wanted to share in my next message in my “Namma for Christ” blog. I hope you find (some of the excerpts) as inspirational as I did:

 

THE SECRET TO HAVING JOY

^11 “That My joy may be in you.”

John 15:11

New International Version (NIV)

 

Jesus said, “I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” The joy Jesus is talking about is unique: “My joy”. And it’s fulfilling in a way that the world’s happiness isn’t: “That your joy may be complete.” Being a faithful follower of Christ’s teachings brings inner joy that’s real and resilient regardless of economic indicators, interest rates, government deficits, and even disease or death. You can’t be happy without being joyful, but you can be joyful without being happy! How’s that possible? Jesus had previously told His disciples that we enjoy a love which transcends all others – the love of our heavenly Father that’s unconditionally offered and once accepted, is permanently experienced. Nothing can compare to the love of God. His love isn’t based on looks, personality, wealth, or even moral goodness. It’s offered without any preconditions. And it’s neither fickle nor failing. You can’t do anything to make God love you more, and you can do nothing to make Him love you less.

Furthermore, divine love doesn’t just give you “warm fuzzies”. It’s constantly at work to direct you toward making wise decisions, to protect you from making poor ones, and to correct you when you make bad ones. God’s love guarantees His acceptance when all others have rejected you, His forgiveness when all others have judged you, and His mercy when all others have condemned you. When you bask in His love, you experience a wellspring of joy bubbling up in your heart. And since the world didn’t give you this joy – the world can’t take it away.

 

Please enjoy the below song, “I Got You” (with lyrics) by “Danny Gokey” performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

BE BLESSED!