Solid Joys Daily Devotional Good News: God Is Happy
Jul 3, 2025
Discover the uplifting notion that God is inherently joyful, which transforms our understanding of His glory. Dive into insights from 1 Timothy that underscore the significance of divine happiness. The discussion includes historical perspectives, notably from Jonathan Edwards, highlighting the gospel as an invitation to experience and share in God's joy. Embrace the concept that an unhappy deity would not be a desirable companion for eternity.
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God's Glory Includes Happiness
- God's happiness is a significant part of His glory, not just being blessed or praised.
- Being infinitely glorious means being infinitely happy, which is essential to God's nature.
Gospel Proclaims God's Joy
- The gospel includes the good news that God is gloriously happy.
- No one would want to spend eternity with a gloomy, unhappy God, which affirms the gospel's joyful invitation.
Accept Jesus' Invitation to Joy
- Embrace Jesus's invitation to enter the joy of your master for eternal happiness.
- Jesus speaks and acts to fill us with God's joy, making our joy full.
