COUNT IT ALL JOY
August 11, 2026James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion G1290:Greetings. Consider it pure joy G5479, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:1-3 We looked up the Greek word for “Dispersion” in Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: G1290 diasporá, dee-as-por-ah’; from G1289; dispersion, i.e. (specially and concretely) the (converted) Israelite resident in Gentile countries:—(which are) scattered (abroad). (60) The…
BE A JOY TO YOUR LEADERS
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joyG5479 and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage…
JOYFUL ACCEPTANCE
Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those…
JOY AND THANKFULNESS NO MATTER WHAT
Dedicated to Betsy Hall, Elizabeth Polson, Becky Slade, Kitty Huber, and Sandra Tarno RejoiceG5463 always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer; in every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks…
CHOICE TO REJOICE ALWAYS
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 The Reformation Study Bible explains why we can always make the choice to rejoice: The command to rejoice can always be obeyed, even in the middle of…
REJOICE IN THE LORD
Finally, my brothers, rejoiceG5463 in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. Philippians 3:1 John MacArthur notes that this is the first time Paul…
JOYFULLY SPILLED OUT
But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am gladG5463 and rejoiceG4796 with all of you. So you too should be gladG5463 and rejoiceG4796 with me. Philippians…
TO LIVE IS CHRIST: TO SPREAD HIS JOY TO OTHERS
For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. I am torn…
THE FRUIT OF JOY
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,G5479 peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 One evidence of being in relationship with Jesus, thus filled with the Holy Spirit,…
JOYOUS GENEROSITY
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia. In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joyG5479 and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. For I testify that they gave…
OVERFLOWING JOY
Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joyG5479 overflows. 2 Corinthians 7:4 The Apostle Paul, who had once persecuted Christians thinking he was righteous in…