The Psalmist identified three sources of joy. The first is the strength of the Lord as shown in the first part of Psalm 21:1-“The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD.” The other half of that verse shows the second source of joy-“and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!” The third source is found in Psalm 21:6 – “For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.” For David, the strength of the Lord, the salvation of the Lord, and the countenance or presence of the Lord made up the channels of his joy. If you like, the first foundation of joy is the Lord; the second foundation of joy is the Lord; and the third foundation of joy is the Lord!

…joy does not travel alone. Those who have the joy of the Lord will invariably have the peace of the Lord as well…The best way to flow with them is learning to cast your burdens on Him. He can do a better job at carrying them.

Why do so many people go through life frustrated and unhappy? It is because they seek for joy from material things. When you shift your focus to the Lord, you will discover that nothing can compare with the joy of His presence. What is more, joy does not travel alone. Those who have the joy of the Lord will invariably have the peace of the Lord as well. Peace and joy are like complimentary spiritual articles; and regardless of race and gender, everyone desires them. Unfortunately, not many people know how to go about getting them. Just as Jesus promised peace, He also promised joy. If He gave you one, He won’t deny you the other. What throws spanner into the works concerning these two commodities is anxiety. The best way to flow with them is learning to cast your burdens on Him. He can do a better job at carrying them.