Joy and Gentleness in Christ

Visiting missionary Dave Merkh shares his journey of understanding true joy through Philippians 4:4-5, emphasizing the profound impact of finding joy and gentleness in Christ. Using personal stories, particularly an example from his time in Brazil and reflections on his grandchildren, he contrasts happiness, which is fleeting and circumstantial, with joy, which is stable and rooted in Christ. He challenges the audience to reevaluate their pursuit of happiness and embrace the inalienable responsibility of joy in the Lord, explaining that true joy results in a gentler, more approachable demeanor.