4.2.17 // JOYFUL LIVING

JOYFUL LIVING

Sorrow To Joy

Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE

 

Philippians 1:18 - I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice

Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

 

THE FOUR ESSENTIALS FOR JOYFUL LIVING

 

1. Joy Comes From Right Perspectives

Philippians 1:12 - Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel.

Philippians 1:13 - As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Philippians 1:14 - And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

 

2. Joy Is Christ-Centered

Philippians 1:18 - But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice,

 

3. Joy Needs Help 

Philippians 1:19-20 - Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, [19] for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. [20] I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed.

Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 

4. Joy Is Always Looking Forward

Philippians 1:21 - For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

Philippians 3:13 - Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, [14] I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.