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Day 46
John 15:11
"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full."
Jesus spoke words to His disciples that could cause His joy to be in them. Meditating and practicing the Word of God produces joy. In John 16:22, the Lord told his apostles that no one could take their joy from them. The kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17). It is great to know that the joy of the Lord is ours. We control it. Nobody determines when we can or cannot enjoy it. We stir it up when we decide to. It is our strength and we should refresh ourselves regularly by rejoicing in the Lord.
Luke 15:7 says, "...joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." One way to stir up joy in our hearts is to participate in saving sinners. If there is joy in Heaven over a sinner repenting, and we are citizens of Heaven, we should share in the joy of seeing the lost come to Christ.
I will participate in the saving of sinners. I will meditate and practice God's word. I will stir up the joy of God in me and be strong.