VOT: January 31, 2023 Choose Joy above Happiness “Joy boosts strength “J-factor”

VOT: January 31, 2023 Choose Joy above Happiness “Joy boosts strength “J-factor” Jesus Christ is the source of true joy. The joy of the Lord is internal and supersedes every external force of opposition. Joy is superior or supernatural and permanent when compared to temporary happiness as a result of occurrences or events that happen. The feeling or expression of “Happiness” is often as a result something good that happens. So the Word happiness could be said to originate from happenings. In other words, it is conditional or dependent on events or occurrences. This makes it (Happiness) flexible or temporal depending on environmental factors or other factors. Joy on the other hand is supernatural and it is one of the fruit of the spirit. Making the right choice to receive Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life guarantees you everlasting or “Eternal Joy” which is permanent. Unlike happiness, joy is unconditional and permanent (Eternal). Prayer: Father, fill my heart with joy unspeakable as I dedicate my life to Jesus Christ the true source of Joy. Nuggets J-1: Jesus Christ is our Saviour and guarantees us everlasting joy which is supernatural, far above happiness which is natural. Joy is a choice and we must be intentional about walking in the reality. David understood this reality and always encouraged himself in the Lord. Choose to encourage yourself in the Lord even if everyone else is discouraging you. J-2: Joint-heirs with Christ, our Saviour. This also guarantees and qualifies us to be recipient of joy and peace. J-3: Jubilation is also a product or enhancer of joy. Whenever we jubilate or celebrate God’s faithfulness and goodness by giving thanks, praising God joyfully we shut the door permanently against the adversary and we advance to the next level. Paul and Silas praised God and jubilated or celebrated even in the prison. This was a supernatural move of God and the power of God broke every prison chain and set them free from the captivity and oppression of the wicked jailers. Joy boosts strength and r