Advent - JOY - Further Scriptures to Meditate Upon

“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

"Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.” Luke 6:22-23

 

“Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel” Isaiah 12:6

 

“Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!” Psalm 47:1

“Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24