Where does true joy come from?

We try lots of things in life to find joy and happiness don’t we? The bible is clear where true joy come from:

Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

JC Ryle makes a good point here:”When the disciples forsook the Lord and fled, they escaped danger; but they were miserable and sad. When, shortly after, they confessed Him boldly before men, they were cast into prison and beaten; but we are told, “They rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for Him name.” Acts 5:41 Oh, for our own sakes, if there were no other reason---let us strive to be holy!”

The disciples joy was found in Jesus and ours should be too! It is the true joy that only God can offer! No matter what life throws at us they can not take our joy in Jesus! Praise the Lord!

Tom