1070 God, joy of
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God rejoices in the well-being and faithfulness of his covenant people, and in the repentance and conversion of sinners. He brings joy to his people, who rejoice in his presence and faithfulness.

God is the source of joy

Psalm 37:4 See also 1 Samuel 2:1; Nehemiah 1:11; Nehemiah 12:43; Isaiah 61:10; John 15:11; Philippians 4:4

God rejoices in the restoration of his people

Jeremiah 32:41 See also Isaiah 62:4-5 He rejoices as does a bridegroom; Isaiah 65:19; Jeremiah 31:20 He rejoices as does a father; Zephaniah 3:17

Joy can be found in the heavenly presence of God

1 Chronicles 16:27

At creation:

Job 38:4-7; Proverbs 8:30-31 Luke 15:7 over sinners who repent

Causes of God's joy

His own works

Jeremiah 9:24

His chosen servant

Matthew 12:18; Isaiah 42:1; Hebrews 1:9; Psalm 45:7

Jesus Christ

Matthew 3:17 pp Mark 1:11 pp Luke 3:22; Matthew 17:5

The restored temple

Haggai 1:8

His people and their worship

Psalm 149:4-9 See also Psalm 69:30-31

Repentance

Deuteronomy 30:9

Obedience, honesty and integrity

1 Samuel 15:22; Proverbs 12:22 See also 1 Chronicles 29:17; Psalm 147:10-11; Proverbs 11:1,20

God's face shining on his people

Numbers 6:25 When God's face shines on his people his divine pleasure and joy is implied. Psalm 67:1 See also ; 80:19; 119:135

By contrast God's face is against evil, showing his displeasure:

Psalm 34:16; 1 Peter 3:12

See also

1125  God, righteousness
1255  face of God
1255  face of God
1315  God as redeemer
1320  God as Saviour
2039  Christ, joy of
3020  Holy Spirit, joy of
6650  finding
8283  joy
8460  pleasing God



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