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Tarfoot · 20-05-25, 16:24

Forgiveness Leads to Joy

The Bible says that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Without it, we have no power to stand. We must be on guard because guilt and condemnation over sin destroy the joy of the Lord!

Many Christians are in this bondage right now. They fail to accept full and free pardon and believe they have no right to be joyful. Throughout Scripture, God pours out his oil of gladness on those who have learned to hate their sin and love his righteousness. That's what scripture says of Jesus: "You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions" (Hebrews 1:9, NKJV).

People who have laid down their sins and are walking with the Lord may have an unsettled struggle. Still, they are drawn toward the Lord with a hunger that makes the outcome inevitable; they will have joy.

Suppose Jesus were to appear in the flesh, dressed as an ordinary man, and sat beside you. A wounded, defeated Christian, wearing a look of gloom, guilt, condemnation, and fear, you fail to recognize him as he begins to talk to you.

"Do you really love the Lord?" he asks.
You probably would answer, "Very much so!"
"You've sinned, haven't you?"
"Y-yes," you answer.
"Do you believe he forgives all who confess and turn from their sin?"
"Yes, but I'm sorry, sir. I believe I've hurt my Savior, truly wounded him."
"If you've confessed, why haven't you received his forgiveness?"
"I've done it so many times!"
"Do you believe he will forgive each time you confess and repent?"
"Yes."
"Do you hate your sin? Do you still want him?"
"Oh, yes!"
"Then why are you letting the devil rob you of the victory of the cross, the power of the blood of the Lamb? Why aren't you appropriating his joy and looking up?"

Beloved, don't quit and give up your joy in the Lord. You have a right to praise him, sing, shout, and be happy in the Lord because you have a Father who forgives.

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Tarfoot Honoured Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: US Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 547 Thanked 1,124 Times in 1,009 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You Forgiveness Leads to Joy The Bible says that the joy of the Lord is our strength. Without it, we have no power to stand. We must be on guard because guilt and condemnation over sin destroy the joy of the Lord! Many Christians are in this bondage right now. They fail to accept full and free pardon and believe they have no right to be joyful. Throughout Scripture, God pours out his oil of gladness on those who have learned to hate their sin and love his righteousness. That's what scripture says of Jesus: "You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness more than your companions" (Hebrews 1:9, NKJV). People who have laid down their sins and are walking with the Lord may have an unsettled struggle. Still, they are drawn toward the Lord with a hunger that makes the outcome inevitable; they will have joy. Suppose Jesus were to appear in the flesh, dressed as an ordinary man, and sat beside you. A wounded, defeated Christian, wearing a look of gloom, guilt, condemnation, and fear, you fail to recognize him as he begins to talk to you. "Do you really love the Lord?" he asks. You probably would answer, "Very much so!" "You've sinned, haven't you?" "Y-yes," you answer. "Do you believe he forgives all who confess and turn from their sin?" "Yes, but I'm sorry, sir. I believe I've hurt my Savior, truly wounded him." "If you've confessed, why haven't you received his forgiveness?" "I've done it so many times!" "Do you believe he will forgive each time you confess and repent?" "Yes." "Do you hate your sin? Do you still want him?" "Oh, yes!" "Then why are you letting the devil rob you of the victory of the cross, the power of the blood of the Lamb? Why aren't you appropriating his joy and looking up?" Beloved, don't quit and give up your joy in the Lord. You have a right to praise him, sing, shout, and be happy in the Lord because you have a Father who forgives. __________________ I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Last edited by Tarfoot; 20-05-25 at 16:32.