Sermon Notes

The Fullness of Joy

John 16:21-25

21 When a woman is giving birth, she has sorrow because her hour has come, but when she has delivered the baby, she no longer remembers the anguish, for joy that a human being has been born into the world. 22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. 23 In that day you will ask nothing of Me. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in My name, He will give it to you. 24 Until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.” (John 16:21-24, ESV)

** Jesus Recognizes the Pain of the Storm!**

“My tears have been my food day and night, while they say to me all the day long, “Where is your God?” (Psalm 42:3)

“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction…” (1 Corinthians 1:3-4)

“For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself.” (1 Corinthians 1:8)

Jesus Promises of Joy after the Storm!

22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice…

22 So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”

Jesus promises God’s Faithfulness!

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11)