The Word of God is essential in our fight for joy in Him. In His book, When I Don’t Desire God, John Piper writes:

“If you would have power over the devil, and if you would escape the snare of his deciet and the destruction of your faith, then do what Jesus did and what all the triumphant saints have done: Treasure up the Word of God, and wield it like a sword against your foe.

And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph through us.
The Prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For Lo! his doom is sure;
One little word shall fell him.

(Martin Luther: “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”)

When the powers of darkness are arrayed against you, and aim to destroy your joy forever, nothing is more precious to have than the Word of God ready for the battle. The fight for joy is not for the unarmed.”

Let us not forsake God’s Word in our fight for joy. May His Word be our strength by treasuring it up in our hearts and minds, ready to be wielded at a moment’s notice. Soli Deo Gloria!