Summary: "If you're happy and you know it" is a fun little kids' song. The tune captures the lightheartedness of the word "happy." But did you know that while being happy is great, being joyful is even better! Happiness is a light and momentary feeling. It is marked by a sense of pleasure or gladness. Joy from Jesus Christ, on the other hand, runs deeper. It is a sense of fulfillment at the soul level. Joy allows for feelings of contentment and satisfaction. Even if you're in an "unhappy" situation, you can still be joyful. Listen to what Paul writes in the Bible: "I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want." I'll tell you Paul's secret. The source of his deep-rooted joy was Jesus Christ! Joy is a "fruit of the Spirit" that reveals itself in increasing measure the more you grow in Christ. It's impossible to hide the joy of the Lord, and people certainly notice when you have it. Are you filled with the joy of the Lord? Do not be afraid to show it! Joy is an attractive fruit. Reach your world with it today!
