Being Fully Engaged – brings Joy
by Pastor Marie Esposito
Walk in fullness of joy
“You will make known to me the path of life; in Your Presence is fullness of joy; in Your right hand there are pleasures forever.”
Psalm 16:11
1 Peter 1:8-9
What brings you joy? God’s Presence brings me joy.
The greatest weapon in spiritual warfare is His Presence.
Psalm 27
This is what brings joy: to be with Him, to become like Him.
Joy is a spontaneous emotional response of the heart in the spirit. Joy unspeakable and full of glory is an explosion not a decision.
Galatian 5:22
Christian joy is deep and firm.
It is not superficial and flimsy.
It is not natural; it is supernatural.
Deep beneath even turbulence in our lives, there is a strong current of confidence and joy that all is well in the hands of a sovereign God.
Psalm 94:19
Romans 5:2-5
Out of our experience of God’s love poured out into us grows An unshakable hope in which we can rejoice. God’s Love and Hope produces joy. Rejoice!
“When the Lion of Judah roars all else is silent. The roar of the kingdom and it’s governmental authority is in the spiritual airways. Roar and rise to demonstrate My power and authority over all things. Declare and decree Who I AM and What I Am doing. Arise and emerge with swords and mantles, kingdom Assignments. Hear the rise of measurable shifts in the atmosphere.”
This will be a year of acceleration and ascension.
Rise up – rise up – and stay up – ascend – rise – be elevated.
Peace is your resting place
Worship and wait, discern wisdom
Moment by moment I am calling you closer deeper higher
transformed into my likeness distinguished by My holiness
And truth. Be strong and of good courage…
It is time:the remnant is rising filled and prepared and dressed coming forth from a place of rest to contend with the enemies of God. It is a Turnaround year. BREAKOUT!!! walk with the CONQUEROR’S GAIT.
This is what God has in store for us now. “Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice!” Phil 4:
I remind you of one of two proverbs the Lord spoke to my heart for me to stand on in January for the new year:
His instruction: Warrior Bride rise up hear the cry of My Heart.
Proverbs 21:22
Habakuk 2:1
Stand
Stay entwined with the Lord.
Don’t give up!
This is our destiny.
Stand and speak after me:
I will:
STAND STAND STAND with the Lion of Judah
ALIGNED, IN UNISON, IN AGREEMENT,
I WILL STAND AND DECLARE HIS TRUTH
I WILL STAND AND DECREE THAT HIS WILL IS MY WILL
I WILL STAND FAST IN THE LIBERTY WHEREWITH
CHRIST HAS SET ME FREE AND I WILL NOT BE
ENTANGLED AGAIN WITH THE YOKE OF BONDAGE!
BREAKOUT!
Romans 15:13
I Peter 1:1-14
James 1:1,2
Romans 14:17,18
We choose God’s joy when we choose the higher path. It becomes available to us. We can walk in it Taking The Alijah Journey upward instead of the downward Spiral of defeat and despair brings joy. The Spirit’s way rather than following the laws of the flesh brings joy. The road of forgiveness received rather than guilt and regret brings joy. The gospel truth and the story of Jesus brings joy. Reading the Word of God brings joy. Praise and worship brings joy. Gratefulness brings joy. The Christmas story brings joy. The assurance that we are loved and that Jesus is always with us brings joy. His Presence brings joy. He is EMMANUEL.
Romans 15:13- Oh! May the God of your hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!
“Rejoice, O favored one” Make more room for Jesus to come into your heart and you will find His joy unspeakable and full of glory!