In the 6th chapter of the book of Samuel, we see the Ark of the Covenant’s journey back to the city of Jerusalem. This beautiful box represented the presence of God.

When they entered back into the city with it, verse 17 says David was so delighted that he danced with all of his might before the Lord.

As they entered the city, all of the men with them also overflowed with joy and shouts of triumphant praise.

I love this picture of a joyful parade in the presence of God.

How about you? When was the last time your joy overflowed? Would you say that an abundance of joy characterizes your life? Or is joy harder to muster than you’d like?

What if I told you you had access to the fountain of uncontainable joy? What if I said to you that joy was your birthright? What if I told you you have access to all the joy you could ever want and then some because it is now built into the fabric of who you are?

When you were born again, you became a new creature. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Your new identity is one with Jesus. (1 Corinthians 8:6) Joy is now the fruit of the transformation that has happened in your heart and life. (Galatians 5:22-23)

In this study, we commit to pursuing God, the fountain of hope, and living lives that overflow with His joy. May we bring light and life and uncontainable joy with us wherever we go!

This is a 30 day daily devotional journal.