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Scriptures of Joy
Luke 2: 10
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11For there is born
to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
John
14: 11“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you,
and that your joy may be full.
John 16: 20
Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will
rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy…
22Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will
rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.
John 16:23 “And in that day you will ask Me nothing.
Most assuredly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in My name He will
give you. 24Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will
receive, that your joy may be full.
John 17: 13 But now I come to You, and these things I
speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.
Luke 24:41
And while they still did not believe it (Jesus standing resurrected before
them) because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have
anything here to eat?” 42They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43and he took it
and ate it in their presence….
Luke 24:52
And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53and
were continually in the templepraising and blessing God. .
Psalm 16:11 “…In
Your presence is fullness of joy…”