The Joy God Commands

Summary

The sermon emphasizes that true obedience to God, as commanded in scripture like Psalm 100 and Philippians 4:4, involves serving Him with gladness and delighting in Him. This pursuit of joy is not separate from obedience but an integral part of it, as God actively commands us to be happy in Him. Therefore, the practical takeaway is that our joy in God is a direct act of obedience, and failing to cultivate this joy has serious consequences.