The Fountain of Joy

Everyone is seeking for happiness. But, what is Happiness?

Happy means enjoying, showing or marked by pleasure, satisfaction or joy. However, happiness can be subjective as it depends on our level of pleasure. Joy is the feeling of Great pleasure and happiness. It's more than happiness. Someone says that there is no happiness, just moments of happiness. Joy is exactly different. Joy is moulded in the furnace of life.

Q: Where is the source of joy?

God himself is the source of joy. The Bible says," All who seek the Lord shall find Him and shall praise His name. Their hearts shall rejoice with everlasting joy."
John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."
Romans 8:38-39 says, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height or depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the LOVE of GOD that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Isaiah 59:2 says, "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear."
John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him."

It is through the relationship between we and God that we can find the Anchor of our lives. Imagine one day, you heard somebody sighing and sitting dejectedly at a corner. You approached him to show your concern and the man asked you a question," Do you know where are you heading to?"
What will be your answer?

Christianity is about God and us, and our partnership on this earth. This eternally-bonded relationship will not take place if we refuse to listen to Him and turn back to Him. He is the Alpha and Omega, who are we? A lot of us find our lives miserable. We complain, we curse. We blame the people around us for our situation, while most of us will exclaim,"Oh GOD, why do you allow this thing to happen on me? Save me if you still love me." Search our hearts before asking God why. Each and everyone of us has our own missions, goals, targets, dreams and visions. They are important but, have we chosen the right path to travel on? Proverbs 16:25 says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death." Our foolishness of shutting God's calling will lead us to damnation.
What about studies? Have we been giving glory to God through our studies as well? Or we fail every semester due to our responsibility at church? Are we embracing the right way to study in order to get all 7s, good grades or distinction? Proverbs 9:10 clearly tells us that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and knowledge of the Holy one is understanding". Chapter 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." We need to have a vision with a mentor mentoring us. The most suitable mentor is not our brother or sister or even honey, but our God.
The same goes to the working groups. Are you gazing at the company's fund? Or even as a manager or business owner yourself, have you been adopting the right way in pursuing the wealth and prosperity of your firm? Have you been treating your workers well? Proverbs 10:2, "Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death." 10:9 says," The man if integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out."

In short, are we tired of our life? Do you feel like giving up of running a road that promises you nothing? Where can we find the everlasting joy if not from God? It's never too late. For those who are weary, here is an encouragement for you, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. God's grace is abundant. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Live a cheerful live by living in Him, with Him and by Him. His promises to us are beyond measurement. Leave our worries to Him, for He has promised us that, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7.

Point to Ponder: Jesus Christ is the fountain of joy.

Bible verse: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11