The Joy of the Lord — 3. Undefeatable Joy

3. UNDEFEATABLE JOY

Thirdly, this is ajay which can be enjoyed at all times. It is not occasionally or for a short period. Our Jifa is always subject to changes because of different circumstances such as sickness, sorrow, persecution, pain, poverty, loneliness and bareavement. But this joy can be experienced even in very unhappy situations, because it is the joy of the Lord. It is a joy which will continue and cannot be defeated by any circumstance. See what the Bible says in 1 Thess. 5:16 about this joy, “Rejoice evermore’, Youcan rejoice all your life time, under any circumstance. God‘s Word cautions us that; we have to go through all kinds of trials and tribulations. Yet in the midst of such adversities this joy will always be present there, because it is the joy of the Lord.