Evangelist LaNora Means
Fruit Of The Spirit
Joy
Galatians 5:22
chara (simchah)- joy
This joy is an exceeding cheerfulness not a mere “happiness” that
others claim to have in this world. The world only measures joy by
temporal success depending upon financial status, fame, good
fortune, good health, etc. This grace is truly and purely a divine joy.
It is an exceptional gladness, a calm delight, that can only be found
in Christ through The Holy Spirit. It is rejoicing in what He did for us
and hope for the future. Worldly resources and accomodations
does not bring a lasting satisfaction for it is temporary. We can
experience a complete joy by knowing the hope of our future which
can only be found by trusting in Jesus, continuing in His Love,
obeying His will for our lives, and keeping His commandments.
Also refer to John 15:11 and 1 Peter 1:8-9
