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John
  
11"These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."


Thirst knows man’s heart that it is in distress so long as he is far from God. Christ who was abiding in his Father’s love, was full of joy and bliss. In his inner being there was singing and praise without ceasing. He wishes to give us, along with his salvation, an ocean of inner love. God is the God of happiness.
Love is followed by joy as the second fruit in the list of the Spirit’s fruits. Where sin is negated, rejoicing pervades. Christ wishes to strengthen in us salvation’s joy, so that it may overflow to others. The joyful person cannot keep the joy to himself, but wishes to rescue others to the bliss of pardon and the happiness of assurance in God. Then our joy will be full as many are saved. As the apostle said, "God wants all to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth." Evangelism is the spring of joy amidst conflict and suffering.