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The concept of joy in the life of believers is deeply intertwined with the grace provided by God. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound spiritual state that arises from the believer's relationship with God and the manifold grace He supplies.

Biblical Foundation

The joy of the saints is frequently mentioned in Scripture as a result of God's grace. In Philippians 4:4, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" . This command to rejoice is rooted in the understanding that the Lord's presence and His grace are constant sources of joy for the believer.

Joy as a Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22 lists joy as a fruit of the Spirit, indicating that it is a product of the Holy Spirit's work within the believer. This joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is a result of the internal work of grace. The Holy Spirit, as the agent of grace, cultivates joy in the hearts of believers, enabling them to experience a deep-seated contentment and delight in God's presence and promises.

Joy in Trials

The New Testament also speaks of joy in the context of trials and suffering. James 1:2-3 encourages believers to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance" . This perspective is possible because of the grace that God supplies, which empowers believers to endure hardships with a joyful heart, knowing that such trials are used by God to strengthen their faith.

Joy in Salvation

The joy of salvation is another significant aspect of the believer's joy. In Psalm 51:12, David prays, "Restore to me the joy of Your salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit" . This joy is rooted in the grace of God that brings about salvation, forgiveness, and reconciliation with Him. The awareness of being saved by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8) fills the believer with a profound and abiding joy.

Joy in Fellowship

The communal aspect of joy is also emphasized in Scripture. In Acts 2:46-47, the early church is described as "continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people" . The grace of God, experienced in the fellowship of believers, produces joy that is shared and multiplied within the community of faith.

Joy in Hope

Romans 12:12 instructs believers to "Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer" . The hope of future glory and the fulfillment of God's promises is a source of joy for the saints. This hope is grounded in the grace of God, which assures believers of their eternal inheritance and the ultimate redemption of all things.

Conclusion

The joy of the saints, therefore, is a multifaceted experience deeply rooted in the grace of God. It is a joy that transcends circumstances, is cultivated by the Holy Spirit, and is shared within the community of believers. This joy is both a present reality and a future hope, sustained by the abundant grace that God supplies to His people.

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Isaiah 12:3
Therefore with joy shall you draw water out of the wells of salvation.
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On the Feast of Martyrs
... that He may draw all souls unto Himself; and supplies us so ... greatest Saint in heaven
would willingly share his joy with the least of all Saints, while the ...
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Psalm 34 Part 1 God's Care of the Saints; Or, Deliverance by ...
... A beam of mercy from the skies. Fills them with light and joy divine. ... O fear
and love him, all his saints,. ... Nor want supplies of real good. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 34 part 1 gods.htm

Psalm 34:1. First Part. LM God's Care of the Saints; Or ...
... from the skies Fills them with light and joy divine. ... Lord; O fear and love him, all
his saints, Taste of ... shall seek the Lord in vain, Nor want supplies of real ...
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The True Tabernacle, and Its Glory of Grace and Peace
... fullness; of that fullness all His saints receive ... to bless us with boundless, endless
joy and glory ... demands great things, and grace actually supplies those great ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the true tabernacle and its.htm

Prayer and Obedience
... and true are Thy ways, Thou King of saints." God's commandments ... can be obeyed by
all who seek supplies of grace ... To do God's will without demur, is the joy as it ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/ix prayer and obedience.htm

The Waterer Watered
... We cannot live long without fresh supplies of grace ... of his ministers, by the example
of all his saints. ... such that to maintain the lamp of their joy they require ...
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Joy, a Duty
... brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown ... need shall not exceed the
liberality of his supplies.". ... All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 41 1895/joy a duty.htm

Out of his Fulness.
... His own fulness is the source, which supplies all the ... the good things, the spiritual
blessings, the joy, the peace ... For ages the saints of God, saved by grace ...
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The Saints' Privilege and Profit;
... Here then the saints take shelter from the roaring of the devil, from the ... of themselves,
their sins, and what need they have of fresh supplies of grace. ...
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The Worst Things Work for Good to the Godly
... addiction have had such sweet raptures of joy, that they ... work for good, as they make
the saints long more ... His auxiliary forces, He gives fresh supplies of grace ...
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