The Joy of the Lord

I was given so much, in abundance. Amongst all that I received was the LORD's joy. I

knew I was in his presence and I was experiencing the fullness of his joy. And LORD

told me, "You bring this home and share it."

In that moment, I realized that Japan has no true joy. I will protect that joy by cherishing it and, by the Holy Spirit, giving it away freely and generously, relying on the strength He provides. "The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing and shouts of joy" (Zeph 3.17) -Pastor Barbara Suzuki, Mizuba Community Church