Podcast Episode

Live in the Joy of Jesus

The Daily Promise··14 September 2026·4 min

About this episode

Today's Promise: John 17:13 What if you could experience joy even when life isn't going the way you hoped? In today's episode, we look at Jesus' prayer in John 17:13, where He asked the Father to give His followers the "full measure" of His joy. That prayer wasn't just for His disciples; it is a prayer we can claim today. There is a difference between happiness and true Christian joy. Happiness depends on our circumstances, while the joy of Jesus remains even when life is difficult. It comes from knowing that God is with us, that He is in control, and that He is working out His good purposes in our lives. Jesus lived with this kind of joy, and through the Holy Spirit, that same joy is available to you. Whatever you are facing today, you don't have to let your circumstances steal your joy. You can live in the fullness of the joy Jesus prayed for you.