Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:2 (NIV)
In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy, and their extreme poverty, welled up in rich generosity.
Welcome to our week over overflowing joy. This week, beyond your pains, troubles and trials, your joy shall overflow.
Joy is not a function of event but a direct proof of encounter. Joy is the evidence of an encounter, a direct reflection of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. – The Bible said in Galatians 5: It is the fruit of the spirit. – In Nehemiah 8:10 it said “You derive strength when you rejoice.” Joy is not happiness, we are not joyful because of what we have or what we are promised.
This is what happiness is all about; happiness like the name sounds is derived from happenings. While joy is derived from the satisfaction you have knowing God. Knowing who God is, your faith in Him. The confidence you have is that He will never fail. The hope you have is that with Him all things are possible. Just stir up the overwhelming joy. This kind of joy is deep within. This is why people just can’t understand why you are still so cheerful in the face of rejection.
The world expect a certain reaction, when we go through certain issues but to their amazement, you are even more cheerful than people who seems to have it all.
Beloved, joy is the fruit of the spirit. When you rejoice, it is not a response to event but confidence displayed because of the future you see in God. Nothing hasting your answer like living a joyful life. Anytime you rejoice, it is a display of both God’s character and total confidence in His promise. Joy is living the promise even while you look like something far from it. It is a display of faith, the secret of great men. They understand you behave what you believe and you just can’t be sad and expect the manifestations of your prophecy. Joy is the route to quick response.
This week, you will be overwhelmed with joy. The scripture we read said; “I’m the midst of a severe trial, the overflowing joy…” How can you be going through severe trial and still have overflowing joy?
This week, God is giving you joy untold. In the midst of that pain, trial and trouble. This week, you shall rejoice. This joy will bring you to your celebration. No devil can stop you. Today, I say rejoice. Again, I say rejoice. Choose joy over sadness. Your biggest trouble is about to respond to joy and you will see the manifestation of God’s greatness in your life and family. Rejoice it is your season.
Declaration
Today I choose joy over sadness and over feelings of defeat. Over negativity and over fear. I am overwhelmed with joy. This season, I have overflowing joy. It is my time to rejoice, my day is blessed.
