We are currently in a series on the New Testament Book of James. One of the things James talks about is having JOY! That which can only be found by putting Jesus first, Others second and Yourself third. Hold that thought... In watching the Olympics I have been struck by the different emotions expressed by the various participants. The American men gymnastics team elated at Bronze. The American women gymnastic team settling for Silver. The ever smiling Michael Phelps (except when his goggles are full of water) and the sheer pain of finishing fourth...again (Katie Hoff - USA). Then there is the relief expressed by China's Du Li as she "redeemed" herself and won the gold. What the point? The point is that when Benoit Caranobe of France won the Bronze medal by .175 points - (in the men’s gymnastics all around competition) he could not contain his emotions. The commentator then said, "That is a picture of true joy!" And as I sat there nodding my head...it hit me. NO IT IS NOT! That is a picture of true happiness. Had he scored .2 points lower...no happiness...only disappointment. Happiness depends on our circumstances...JOY depends on Christ - and He never fails! I guess it was another reminder to me how alive the Word of God is and regardless of how things are going...I still can have JOY in Him. So I ask you, are you happy? Or do you have JOY?