May 19

Finding Joy

God blesses those who realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.

Matthew 5:3 (NLT)


You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests….

Psalm 4:7 (NLT)


Are you satisfied with life? Have you found the real joy that comes from knowing God in a deeper way? These verses tell us where we can find greater joy in life. It comes from God.

In his devotional, Wisdom for the Way, Chuck Swindoll describes this word blessed or blesses as used in the original Greek language. Chuck says it was sometimes “used to describe the condition of the Greek gods who were thought to exist in an unbelievable state of well being, satisfaction and contentment….”

Jesus used this term with His ragtag collection of disciples to reveal how God has turned things upside down. The world values riches, fame, and success, but God treasures what is in the heart.

Somehow by filling our hearts with Him, with His desires, we end up finding what the world is really after: contentment, joy.

Have you found that deeper joy? In Revelation 3, Jesus says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock….” Realize your need for Him and invite Him in. Let Him fill your heart with greater joy.


Lord, come into my life and fill me with Your joy. Amen.