The Source of Christian Joy

The foundation of Christian joy is not circumstantial, but rather the character and nature of God Himself. The personhood of God provides the follower of Jesus with indominable, eternal joy that surpasses the circumstances of the day. O the rejoicing that arises when one recognizes the source of the Christian joy is God Himself. "If I cannot so behold the excellencies and perfections of God as to cause  to rejoice in Him for what He is in Himself, I have no solid foundation of joy." - David Brainerd