Joy #49: The End Goal of Joy

Yes, the Bible does make clear the goal of joy, and it will not surprise you. But soak it in, and it will change you, challenge you, and delight you…

-“Let them sing for joy…that those who love your name may exult in you.” Psalm 5:11

-“We sing for joy over your victory… We boast in the name of the Lord our God.” Psalm 20:5-7

-Let the foreigners rejoice…Let the nations praise you. May God bless us…that the ends of the earth will give you the praise that you deserve. Psalm 67:4-7

-Let all who seek you rejoice and say, “Let God be magnified.” Psalm 70:4

-Let those who rejoice say, “All my springs of joy are in you.” Psalm 87:7

-“He brought His people out with joy…so they would obey Him—Praise the Lord” Psalm 105:43-45

-Israel will be a name of joy to me…they will fear me because of all the good I do for her…the voice of joy will be again heard and say, “Give thanks to the Lord of hosts!” Jeremiah 33:9-11

-He makes you to stand before Him, blameless with great joy…To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, and authority! Jude 1:24

What emerges from these verses is a God who promises bubbling over, spilling out delight in Himself, that we might know Him and declare, “You are the Lord and there is NO OTHER!”