The Paradox of Joy

What’s the difference between happiness and joy? Happiness depends on circumstances, but joy comes from God’s presence and promises—and it can exist even in the middle of sorrow. In this message, we explore how the Bible teaches that joy is not something to be delayed until life is better, but something we can experience today because God is with us. Joy doesn’t cancel grief; the paradox of biblical joy is that it can live alongside it, giving us strength to endure and hope to keep going.