DEFINITION OF TERMS - JOY (CHARA)

Word Information

Word: Chara (Gk)
English: Joy

Source: Strong’s Concordance
Author: James Strong

"...looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2

Strong’s Definition

‘cheerfulness, i.e. calm delight — gladness, greatly, (exceeding) joy’
The joy of the Lord is described as our strength (Nehemiah 8:10).

1 Chronicles 16:27

“Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.“
As we look to Him and trust in His strength, we are strengthened with joy; even in the midst of suffering.

Colossians 1:11

“…strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy;“”
Just as the Lord endured the suffering of the cross, looking towards the joy set before Him, we are to take up our crosses armed with the joy of the Lord!