We focus on eternal joy.

People should be able to enjoy life.

This is because there is nothing better in this world than to eat, drink, and be merry.

However, this joy must be found in working hard

during the life God has given us in this world (Ecclesiastes 8:15).

But somehow, we seem unable to enjoy life.

Right now, it seems that we are not experiencing joy (Ecclesiastes 6:3).

In other words, it seems that we have no joy.

It's like there is no one rejoicing and being glad even in fertile land and vineyards.

It seems that all sounds of joy have ceased (Isaiah 16:10; Ref.: Jeremiah 48:33).

It seems that the joy of the people has disappeared (Joel 1:12).

What could be the reason for this?

Perhaps the reason all sounds of joy have ceased is

that worry in our hearts is breaking our spirits and drying up our bones (Proverbs 15:13, 17:22).

Perhaps it is because we are only thinking about

the visible pleasures in front of us (Ecclesiastes 7:4).

Perhaps it is because we are ignoring God's warnings and advice (Ezekiel 21:10).

The joy of the ungodly is always fleeting (Job 20:4).

We must find our joy in the Lord (Isaiah 58:14).

We must make God our delight (Psalms 35:9).

This is because those who seek God find joy (Psalms 105:3).

This is because our God gives joy and gladness

instead of sorrow and praise instead of worry to those who mourn (Isaiah 61:3).

We should receive God's words like delicious food

because His words bring joy and delight to our hearts (Jeremiah 15:16).

The teachings and laws of the Lord are our delight (Psalms 119:24, 77).

The knowledge of God's word and of God Himself brings us joy (Proverbs 2:10).

May God cause our sorrow and sighing to disappear,

leaving us with everlasting joy and gladness (Isaiah 35:10).

Therefore, may those whom God has delivered return to His temple

with songs and experience eternal joy and gladness (Isaiah 51:11).