Joy and Peace in Beleiving - 4 - Girded with Gladness

The episode begins with host Michelle Steele introducing the fourth part of the 'Joy and Peace in Believing' series, titled 'Girded with Gladness'. She opens by promoting related study materials, including a book, PDF, audio teachings, and YouTube videos. Steele establishes the foundational scripture from Romans 15:13, which states that God fills believers with joy and peace in believing, arguing that these are symptoms of genuine faith. She transitions to discussing joy as a supernatural force, citing John 15:11 where Jesus speaks so that his disciples' joy may be full. Steele uses an analogy of putting only a few dollars in a gas tank to illustrate how many believers settle for minimal joy instead of the fullness Jesus intended. She connects joy to spiritual strength, referencing Nehemiah 8:10 indirectly by stating 'the joy of the Lord is your strength', and explains that weak joy leads to spiritual weakness. The teaching explores Psalms, such as Psalm 32:11 and 100, which instruct the righteous to be glad and serve with gladness. Steele delves into Psalm 30:11, where God turns mourning into dancing and girds with gladness, describing 'gird' as surrounding or equipping like armor. She references Isaiah 61:3, which speaks of exchanging ashes for beauty and mourning for the oil of joy. Steele distinguishes joy from happiness, labeling joy as a force that requires cultivation through actions like rejoicing, praising, and giving thanks. She cites Psalm 100 and Isaiah 12 to outline practical steps for drawing from the 'wells of salvation' with joy. The episode concludes with Steele encouraging listeners to rejoice always, as per 1 Thessalonians 5:16 and Philippians 4:4, and promoting upcoming lessons and resources. The format is a solo teaching with scriptural analysis and personal anecdotes, aimed at spiritual growth.

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Psalm 32:11 and Psalm 64:10 frame gladness as instruction for the righteous.

Part four of Faith Builders International's Joy and Peace in Believing keeps its focus on gladness as something the righteous are instructed to carry, not a mood to wait for.

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When you want gladness treated like instruction and practiced through Psalm 32:11 and Psalm 64:10.

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