joy and waiting for the long awaited leader

joy and hapiness

1. Hymn to holy spirit Pavana attma

2. THE JOYOUS AWAITING Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people – luke 2:10-11 Mary, simeon , angels, shepherds, Elezebeth , John Happy are those whose strength is in you; they go from strength to strength psalm 84:5,7

3. Jesus is our joy : philippians 1:12-18 Paul’s experience in prison Imprisonment as an event to focus on jesus Gaining confidence Fearlessness, boldness in preaching Rejoicing

4. 4 JOY ROBBERS CIRCUMSTANCES :  is a state that you are in, PEOPLE : life of job, lady Macbeth plan to regicide MATERIAL GOOD : to have – human desire Instead always be full of joy in the lord Instead of why? What – woman video

5. Joy in joy in service : But I will rejoice even if I lose my life , pouring it out like a liquid offering to God,. And I want all of you to share that joy. Yes, you should rejoice, and I will share your joy.  (Philippians 2:17-18 ,) Joy in believing : I no longer count on my own righteousness through obeying the law; rather, I become righteous through faith in Christ .   (Philippians 3:9 joy in giving : I am generously supplied with the gifts you sent me. They are a sweet-smelling sacrifice that is acceptable and pleasing to God .   (Philippians 4:18-19), - a boy giving video  

6. AWAITING REVEALS OUR TRUE MOTIVES BUILDS PATIENCE IN OUR LIVES BUILDS ANTICIPATION TRASFORMS OUR CHARACTER BUILDS INTIMACY AND DEPENDENCE

7. MOTIVES Good or bad : Philippians 1:15ff Envy, selfish, insincerity , Commitments will be tested Good intentions but ego-satisfaction – video from cast away Driving Forc e: Sense of empathy and fellow feeling I must say this, I must write that letter RESTRAINING FORCE: Controlling, guiding and channelizing it Restraint comes from the realization that the addressee is an autonomous “other” for the joy of the  Lord  is your strength - Nehemiah 8:10 - hym n

8. patience Patience in small things Patience is a habit of enduring hardship , evil, adversity, or pain with calmness and courage; it is calm self-possession or composure in confronting obstacles or delays. It is toleration or magnanimity for the faults or affronts of others It is not being hasty and impulsive Inner Peace, More Effective in Dealing with People

9. Transform our character Rubbing off the rough patches Time heals Example is Moses (from brash and impatience to leader who led)

10. Intimacy and dependence Biblical heros Success was directly proportionate to their intimacy with god. King David King Solomon Zachaeus