Express Your Joy!

As children of God, we have the ability to find joy wherever we are-in Christ Jesus-through the power of the Holy Spirit. This is not just a "feel-good" joy! Regardless of our circumstances-God has given us the ability to tap into this unspeakable joy-wherever we may be. We not only have this ability, but we also have the responsibility-to lift up others as well. This special kind of joy is an "Anointing Joy" - given to us by God Himself. For the Scriptures says: "Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows." (Hebrews1:9) Even though we are responsible to bring joy into the lives of others-we are not responsible for them to accept it! That's their job! Some people want to live in the pits! Some like the attention it brings to them. There are also some people who will never change. Be mindful however, not to let them take away your joy. Jesus often would give his disciples joy-even when He knew of pending persecution from others. To that end (may I say) - even on a bad day-God has given us the ability to pass on His anointing joy to others! Oh by the way-when you share your joy with others-a special gratification is also given to your spirit. It works both ways!