Pierce Point Community Church

Joy is a choice! Let's do a little thought experiment: When did Peter come off this proverbial chair when walking on water? It was when he looked at the wind and the waves. You see Peter lost "all joy and peace" when he stopped trusting in the Jesus who called him out. This is contrasted with Abraham in Romans 4:19-20. Did Abraham ever come off the chair? The answer is no. God gave him "all joy and peace," even though he and Sarah were too old according to man's Wisdom. But Abraham kept trusting; the scripture records that "Abraham grew strong in faith." And that He "glorified God and lived in full assurance." Abraham, in believing, was filled with all joy and peace. Peter in disbelieving was filled with fear and anxiety, and he called out to God to save him. But please hear me, I don't want you to think for a second that by peace and joy I mean a cessation of war or trial or pain in this life, and I surely don't want you to believe that by joy I mean worldly happiness because I do not! The joy th