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'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s, most notably in Luke 2:10-11:
'''Joy''' is a feeling of exuberant [[happiness]] experienced at a particular time. It is referenced frequently in the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s, most notably in Luke 2:10-11:
:"When an angel appeared to shepherds in the Galilean countryside to announce the birth of a [[Savior]], he said, ''"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of [[David]] there has been born for you a Savior, who is [[Christ]] the [[Lord]]."''
:"When an [[angel]] appeared to shepherds in the Galilean countryside to announce the birth of a [[Savior]], he said, ''"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of [[David]] there has been born for you a Savior, who is [[Christ]] the [[Lord]]."''
Joy is one of the [[fruits of the Holy Spirit]]. It is considered by many [[Christianity|Christians]] as a foretaste of [[heaven]] itself.
Joy is one of the [[fruits of the Holy Spirit]]. It is considered by many [[Christianity|Christians]] as a foretaste of [[heaven]] itself.