WEBVTT 00:04.705 --> 00:13.977 [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus is a joyful king, and we find in his high-preasely prayer that he desires that his people would be filled with his joy too. 00:14.999 --> 00:21.107 [SPEAKER_00]: We all have a myriad of burdens and things in life that cause a stress and worry. 00:21.888 --> 00:27.435 [SPEAKER_00]: But what does it look like to have deep, abiding joy in all circumstances? 00:28.196 --> 00:30.579 [SPEAKER_00]: Today we'll explore that and more. 00:31.420 --> 00:33.683 [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast. 00:45.610 --> 00:46.071 [UNKNOWN]: You 01:05.118 --> 01:09.384 [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today is from John 17, verse 13. 01:10.245 --> 01:13.970 [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, but now I am coming to you. 01:14.871 --> 01:21.360 [SPEAKER_00]: And these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 01:25.005 --> 01:28.710 [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus came to bring about the fullness of joy in man. 01:30.112 --> 01:34.618 [SPEAKER_00]: Often we see Christians who are not exhibiting a life 01:34.767 --> 01:38.411 [SPEAKER_00]: And therefore, we assume God is not a happy God. 01:39.713 --> 01:46.321 [SPEAKER_00]: We see all the darkness that surrounds, and assume that God is most often angry or sad. 01:47.222 --> 02:00.758 [SPEAKER_00]: But in John 1713, Jesus prayed to the Father, but now I am coming to you, and these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 02:02.645 --> 02:10.413 [SPEAKER_00]: Jesus prayer in John 1713 demonstrates two important life-changing truths for you and me today. 02:11.634 --> 02:13.776 [SPEAKER_00]: First, Jesus had joy. 02:15.157 --> 02:20.422 [SPEAKER_00]: We could not have his joy fulfilled in us if he doesn't have joy to start with. 02:21.624 --> 02:28.230 [SPEAKER_00]: And the whole of Scripture supports the truth that within God dwells the fullness of joy. 02:29.543 --> 02:34.811 [SPEAKER_00]: Psalm 1611 says, you make known to me the path of life. 02:35.732 --> 02:38.897 [SPEAKER_00]: In your presence, there is fullness of joy. 02:38.957 --> 02:43.184 [SPEAKER_00]: At your right hand, our pleasures forevermore. 02:44.806 --> 02:50.014 [SPEAKER_00]: In Galatians 522, tells us that joy is a fruit of the Spirit. 02:51.556 --> 02:58.487 [SPEAKER_00]: The God whom you have been filled with at salvation 02:59.564 --> 03:11.157 [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to make you a joyful person from the inside out that your joy wouldn't be based on circumstances or the fleeting whims of the world. 03:12.979 --> 03:19.085 [SPEAKER_00]: Second, John 17 tells us that we can have the joy of Jesus for ourselves. 03:20.207 --> 03:26.854 [SPEAKER_00]: The God of joy longs to fill you to overflowing with satisfaction and hope. 03:27.627 --> 03:34.475 [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to make your joy abundant and transcendent of the good or bad around you. 03:36.177 --> 03:42.725 [SPEAKER_00]: God is joyful because it's a part of his nature and he longs for it to be the same with you. 03:44.928 --> 03:47.711 [SPEAKER_00]: Do you believe that God is a joyful God? 03:49.153 --> 03:52.116 [SPEAKER_00]: Have you experienced how happy he is? 03:53.294 --> 03:58.281 [SPEAKER_00]: Have you met with him and encountered the joy and peace in his heart toward you? 04:00.584 --> 04:07.935 [SPEAKER_00]: Zethaniah 317 says, The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save. 04:09.056 --> 04:11.440 [SPEAKER_00]: He will rejoice over you with gladness. 04:12.561 --> 04:14.765 [SPEAKER_00]: He will quiet you by his love. 04:15.966 --> 04:18.610 [SPEAKER_00]: He will exalt over you with loud singing. 04:20.969 --> 04:26.054 [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to meet with you today, and fill you with joy to overflowing. 04:27.675 --> 04:35.962 [SPEAKER_00]: In Romans 1513, Paul praise, may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace and believing. 04:37.003 --> 04:41.567 [SPEAKER_00]: So that by the power of the Holy Spirit, you may abound and hope. 04:43.649 --> 04:50.335 [SPEAKER_00]: Joy is available to you today as you believe. 04:52.289 --> 04:56.174 [SPEAKER_00]: Come to God today with all your cares and burdens. 04:57.395 --> 05:05.305 [SPEAKER_00]: Lay them at His feet and allow Him to fill you with peace and joy, where only heaviness abounded. 05:07.088 --> 05:10.552 [SPEAKER_00]: God longs to set you free from the burdens of anxiety. 05:11.794 --> 05:16.980 [SPEAKER_00]: He longs to lead you to a life of happiness and freedom in the spirit. 05:18.158 --> 05:20.022 [SPEAKER_00]: as you enter into guided prayer. 05:20.924 --> 05:25.013 [SPEAKER_00]: Choose to commit to God anything that has been weighing you down. 05:26.756 --> 05:36.437 [SPEAKER_00]: Come before Him with faith that He will shepherd you to greener pastures as you offer Him your heart and follow His guidance. 05:49.377 --> 06:19.182 [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's desire to fill you with the joy of Jesus. 06:20.731 --> 06:25.081 [SPEAKER_00]: open your heart in this moment to the joy Jesus longs to give. 06:26.825 --> 06:39.735 [SPEAKER_00]: John 1713 says but now I am coming to you and these things I speak in the world that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves. 07:20.114 --> 07:24.599 [SPEAKER_00]: And next, lay your burdens at the feet of God. 07:26.021 --> 07:33.049 [SPEAKER_00]: What concern, problem, circumstance, or relationship has been weighing on you. 07:34.571 --> 07:36.593 [SPEAKER_00]: What has been stealing your joy lately? 07:38.355 --> 07:43.101 [SPEAKER_00]: Cast all your cares at the feet of your heavenly father who loves you. 07:44.802 --> 07:52.821 [SPEAKER_00]: First Peter 5-7 says, casting all your anxieties on him because he cares for you. 08:33.487 --> 08:38.778 [SPEAKER_00]: And last, ask God to fill you with joy and expressible. 08:40.180 --> 08:46.433 [SPEAKER_00]: Ask Him to reveal to you His joy and to help you bear the fruit of His Spirit. 09:03.355 --> 09:04.456 [UNKNOWN]: Thank you. 09:32.633 --> 09:41.144 [SPEAKER_00]: often times we allow ourselves to be continually downcast rather than fighting for the joy available to us in God. 09:42.565 --> 09:45.209 [SPEAKER_00]: Joy is a vital part of the Christian life. 09:46.490 --> 09:58.405 [SPEAKER_00]: We are not made to carry burdens that steal our joy and keep us from the abundant life Jesus died to give us. 09:58.672 --> 10:02.036 [SPEAKER_00]: The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. 10:02.897 --> 10:06.122 [SPEAKER_00]: Indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. 10:08.905 --> 10:14.352 [SPEAKER_00]: God has plans to lead you to a life filled with the fullness of joy. 10:15.774 --> 10:24.105 [SPEAKER_00]: May you pursue all the wonders and blessings God has in store for you today through the powerful sacrifice of Jesus. 10:54.157 --> 10:57.426 [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast. 10:57.446 --> 11:00.253 [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh Miller with verse 15. 11:00.273 --> 11:05.146 [SPEAKER_00]: Know that it is perfectly normal for life to get you down at moments in your day. 11:05.968 --> 11:11.001 [SPEAKER_00]: But know also that God has joy for you even in those moments. 11:11.420 --> 11:19.493 [SPEAKER_00]: Whenever life gets you down, stop and take a deep breath and invite God to meet you, even just for a few seconds. 11:20.675 --> 11:29.851 [SPEAKER_00]: Staying connected with him throughout your day gives you access to the joy of heaven, a joy that even the worst moments can't ruin. 11:31.033 --> 11:35.520 [SPEAKER_00]: Thanks again for being here, and may God bless you as you see Kim.