One author has referred to the reception of Jesus in salvation as entrusting one’s life, by faith, to Jesus as Savior, Lord and Treasure. To treasure someone means I find great joy in them. With so many distractions, disappointments and distresses in life, how can the Christ-follower grasp more tightly their joy in the Lord? Today’s message offers ways in which you can hang onto your joy in God.

1. Search out your Christian identity.  Philippians 3:1-3

2. Sever your self-reliance.                Philippians 3:4-6

3. Center on knowing Jesus.              Philippians 3:7-11