The Serious Business Of Joy

Eastmont Church Weekly Teachings · Nov 15, 2015 · 1m

For the follower of Jesus, joy is serious business. Indeed, if anyone in this hurting world is capable of having a happy heart it should be those who love Christ and know He loves them. But even for believers, circumstances can make being joyful a challenge. Take for example, the Philippian Christians of Paul’s day. Times were atrociously tough for them. They were undergoing frightening persecution for their faith and most of them were struggling with the daily grind of living in deep poverty. Back then they were simply looking for a little relief through a bit of happiness ... just like…