Because of His love for us, we can receive a power that is not our own; it is a power from the Holy Spirit that stands up in the face of a world that can and will beat us down. It is a power that brings joy regardless of circumstance, joy in the face of the lies of the world, and a defiant joy that is an inheritance for all those who call upon the name of Jesus, submit to Him as Lord, and receive Him as Savior.
Joy Filled Life (Defiant Joy: week 2)