John is an interesting writer. 

In 1 John we find him telling us why he wrote the letter:  “And these things write we unto you, That your joy might be full.”  Our JOY, is the first of about 12 reasons listed in this letter..

What had he written?   

That Jesus was alive, that he, (John), and others had witnessed and experienced His Love, Grace, Mercy, Power and Might, as well as His death and resurection.  That Jesus is real and we can know Him.

That the same Relationship, (Fellowship), with Jesus that they had, is available to everyone of us today. To Whosoever, will Abide in Him.

In the book of John we find him explaining why he is telling us these things.  Again “joy”, is a big reason.

John 15:11
“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”

What was he writing about here?

How we must learn to Abide in Him as He Abides in the Father.  That if we do, our prayers would be answered.  That we would bear much fruit, that the Father will be Glorified.  That His joy will Abide in us and that our joy will be full.

That the Father loves us as Jesus loves us.  That we must love one another.

Do you desire fullness of joy?

Learn to Abide, live, love and walk with Jesus.

Jesus would also have us live in peace, in the midst of the coming storms, He wants us to realize He is within, an ever present help in times of trouble, that He will never leave us or forsake us.

John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

John 16:4
“But these things have I told you, that when the time shall come, ye may remember that I told you of them. And these things I said not unto you at the beginning, because I was with you.”

John 16:6
“But because I have said these things unto you, sorrow hath filled your heart.”

John 16:1
“These things have I spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended.”

We should know, God is in control, we must walk through the circumstances that come our way, expecting the Lord to Guide, Direct and Protect us as we are true to Him.

As we do, we will discover  “Joy unspeakable and fullness of Glory”.

Lord, help us please to live in “Fullness of Joy”.  Thank You.  Amen

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