Galatians 5:16-26 Romans 8:5-6 What is JOY? Biblical joy is a settled, resilient, contentment rooted in God's character and promises, not circumstances. Why can we JOY? Romans 5:1-11 We can rejoice because our joy is anchored in hope. (FUTURE) We can rejoice because God has a purpose in every situation. (PRESENT) We can rejoice because of the blood of Christ. (PAST) How can we JOY? Choose Jesus. 1 Peter 1:8-9 Let go of the sackcloth. Psalm 30:11-12; Hebrews 12:1-2 Be a giver. of thanks of material possessions (Acts 20:35) of your time of the Good News (1 Peter 3:15) Choose JOY. “I have the choice to rejoice!”