Joy (The Shepherd's Candle)

Luke 2:8-11 (ESV)

Matthew 2:10 (NKJV)

Luke 1:14, 44 (NKJV)

Luke 1:58 (NIV)

Luke 2:34 (NLT)

Joy is the assurance that God is in control of every detail of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything will be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in all things.

John 15:4-6 (NKJV)

1. Abide in Him

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)

Abiding means to to remain, sit, rest, to continue to be present, 2. to be held, kept, continually

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV)

Rejoice Always - Have Joy!

Pray without ceasing - allow God into all of your life

Give thanks - have the right attitude of gratitude.

John 15:7-8 (NKJV)

2. Abide in His Word

Joshua 1:3 (NKJV)

The Bible contains 8,810 promises, with 7,487 of those being promises made by God to humanity.

Romans 12:1-2 (NKJV)

John 15:9-10 (NKJV)

3. Abide in His Love and Keep His Commandments

Romans 2:4 (ESV)

Keep My Commandments/Word

Deuteronomy 7:9 (NKJV)

Daniel 9:4 (NKJV)

John 14:15 (NKJV)

John 14:23 (NKJV)

1 John 5:2-3 (NKJV)

John 15:11 (NKJV)

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NKJV)

Galatians 5:22-26 (NKJV)

Luke 2:8-11 (ESV)

Psalm 98:1-9 (ESV)