According to the Bible, “true happiness” is a deep contentment and joy that comes from a close relationship with God, found by living according to His word and aligning your life with His will, regardless of external circumstances; essentially, it is a state of being “blessed” by God, not dependent on worldly things or situations.
Key points about biblical happiness:
- Source is God: True happiness originates from God and cannot be found apart from Him.
- Not based on circumstances: The Bible defines happiness as a state of mind, not dependent on external factors like wealth or pleasure.
- Living righteously: Following God’s teachings and living a life of integrity is key to experiencing true happiness.
- Psalm 1 example: The first Psalm in the Bible describes a “blessed” person as someone who delights in God’s law and meditates on it day and night.
THE GOSPEL TRUTH!
Naturally, HAPPINESS is part of the base for our daily pursuits: our antenna is definitely focused on/out for what will make us HAPPY at home, in our career, our relationships etc. Many people spend their livelihoods chasing happiness; but sadly, some still end up in the question captioned in this image above! Can you relate to this in any way? And peradventure, I asked you the same question! What would your ANSWER be?
“THESE THINGS I have spoken to you, that My JOY may remain in you, and that your JOY may be FULL.”
Jh. 15:11.
Jesus, the Word of God stated the quotation above. It is God’s will that we as believers experience JOY!
In the context of this bible quote, JESUS taught about ABIDING in HIM for FRUITFULNESS; that is, LIVING in HIM and HIS PURPOSE – that’s what anchors our JOY, a greater and deeper HAPPINESS! This is eternal imprinted in/on our heart, no one is ever FULFILLED without joy, no matter their STATUS!
Dear reader, where does your HAPPINESS and JOY in 2025 emanate from? What are your TREASURES? There’s more to LIFE than earthly acquisitions. That’s what holds ETERNAL JOY…
According to Christian belief, the source of eternal joy is Jesus Christ; faith in Him is considered the foundation for a lasting and unending joy that transcends worldly circumstances and is rooted in the promise of eternal life with God.
Key points about this concept:
- Unchanging nature of Jesus: Because Jesus is eternal and unchanging, the joy derived from Him is also considered constant and enduring.
- Abiding in Christ: The Bible emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Jesus to experience true and lasting joy.
- Hope for the future: Believing in Jesus provides hope for a future life filled with eternal joy beyond this world.
seek it!
May we not chase WIND in 2025, I pray in Jesus‘ Name, Amen. 🔥
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