Joy

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13 Sometimes we Christians tend to downplay the meaning of joy. But the Greek word translated as “joy” in Galatians 5 means “gladness and delight-t” – basically the same thing the world means when it talks about joy. It is a feeling of gladness based on our circumstances. Sadly, the world’s joy cannot last because it is based on short, physical circumstances. But the joy of the Lord is established in our spiritual, eternal circumstances. As we cling tight to Jesus, abiding daily in our saving relationship with Him, we will experience the fullness of joy He promised. This Joy I have the world didn’t give it the world can’t take it away.

Here a few scriptures on Joy

Psalm16:11,“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
Nehemiah8:10,“Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.’”
James1:2,“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,”
Galatians5:22,“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,”
Philemon1:7,“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.”
Acts2:28,“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.”
Psalm71:23,“My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered.”