1. Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look into it. Rev 5:2-3

2. And I began to weep greatly, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look into it; Rev 5:4

3. 9 And they sang a new song, saying, " Worthy art Thou to take the book, and to break its seals; for Thou wast slain, and didst purchase for God with Thy blood men from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. Rev 5:8-9

5. Unlimiting God Unlimiting What We Hear From God Unlimiting God’s Work Through Us Unlimiting What We Know of God Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives Unlimiting God’s Power In Our Lives

6. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 1. It is both God’s gift and His will for you! “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.” John 15:11

7. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 2. God’s joy can never be stolen, only surrendered. "Therefore you too now have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one takes your joy away from you.” John 16:22

8. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 3. The level at which I yield my joy is determined by me, not by my circumstances. 25 “But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God,” Acts 16:23-25

9. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 23 “And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to guard them securely; 24 and he, having received such a command, threw them into the inner prison, and fastened their feet in the stocks.”

10. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 4. The fruit of true joy is peace. 5 Steps to Experiencing God’s Peace Philippians 4:7

11. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Phillipians 4:4-7

12. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 4. The fruit of true joy is peace. Step One:Rejoice! Step Two:Testify! Step Three:Relax! Step Four:Pray! Step Five:Give Thanks

13. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Key to Unspeakable Joy! 4. Joy is a natural by-product of the Christian life. 22 the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self- control; against such things there is no law Galatians 5:22-23

14. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Case of the Missing 38 Now as they were traveling along, He entered a certain village; and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who moreover was listening to the Lord's word, seated at His feet. Joy

15. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Case of the Missing 40 “But Martha was distracted with all her preparations; and she came up to Him, and said, "Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do all the serving alone? Then tell her to help me." 41 But the Lord answered and said to her, Joy

16. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives The Case of the Missing Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things; 42 but only a few things are necessary, really only one, for Mary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 Joy To Hear And To Obey The Voice of God

17. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives How can I increase the amount of Joy in daily life? “Thou wilt make known to me the path of life; In Thy presence is fulness of joy; In Thy right hand there are pleasures forever.” Psalms 16:11 Spend time with God.

18. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives How can I increase the amount of Joy in daily life? “The precepts of the L ORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the L ORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.” Psalms 19:8 Obey God.

19. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives How can I increase the amount of Joy in daily life? “My lips will shout for joy when I sing praises to Thee; And my soul, which Thou hast redeemed.” Psalms 71:23 Praise God.

20. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives How can I increase the amount of Joy in daily life? “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.” Psalms 126:5 Be real with God.

21. Unlimiting God’s Joy In Our Lives How can I increase the amount of Joy in daily life? “Let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For Thou wilt judge the peoples with uprightness, And guide the nations on the earth.” Psalms 67:4 Trust God.