Who would not rejoice if he could? The jewels of an emperor are nothing compared with the riches we possess in winning a soul for Christ. This is the best Advent book that I have used in the last 40 plus years. Joy 3. The husband does not receive you with any sympathy with your joy, or the father does not welcome you with any fellowship in your delight. And oh, what joy there is in coming to the Lords table! Spurgeon was pastor of the congregation of the New Park Street Chapel (later the Metropolitan Tabernacle) in London for 38 years. They shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it. Jeremiah xxxiii. An old man and full of years, but as full of happiness as he was full of days; always having something to tell you to encourage you. I think, too, that he said it twice over, to assert the possibility of it. That word joyful is a very sweet and clear one. nay, they must speak their joys abroad; let us endeavour to do so always, by the help of the Holy Spirit. The Spurgeon Library | The Parent's and Pastor's Joy But the fruit of the Spirit is joy. Galatians v. 22. We get joy and peace in believing. Be baptized into this joy; plunge into the deeps of this unutterable bliss of joy in God. So, bring on the Joy. I have not told you to do what you never can do; but with deliberation I write it down, Again I say, Rejoice. You can be happy. Site by Mere. It is a way of resting the body, mind, and spirit in response to the traumatic, devastating and life-altering racialized experiences that Black people continue to encounter. You have no items in your shopping . Rejoice in the Lord alway, says the apostle, for joy is a most influential grace, and every child of God ought to possess it in a high degree. SOJ are dedicated and accountable followers of Jesus Christ. Topics. Black Joy is finding the positive nourishment within self and others that is a safe and healing place. Do not rejoice even in your great successes in the work of God. and find my all in Him! How he knew God the Holy Trinity; Jesus, Free sheet music : Mason, Lowell - Joy to the world (Choral SATB a O my brethren, look well to it that ye bring forth the genuine, holy, sacred, delicious fruit of the Spirit, which in one of its forms is joy. Do not covet the counterfeit of earthly joy, but seek to the good Spirit to bear the true fruit in you.