Don’t Let the Devil Steal Your Joy—Stand and Sing
1 Peter 5:8–9 — “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith.”
Nehemiah 8:10 — “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
John 10:10 — “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
James 4:7 — “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Romans 12:12 — “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
Galatians 5:22 — “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…”
The devil isn’t myth—he’s a thief with one mission: to steal your joy because he knows it’s your strength. Jesus said he comes to steal, but He came to fill. Joy isn’t denial of pain—it’s defiance of despair. When you rejoice in the midst of pressure, you declare: “My joy is not yours to take.” The enemy flees not just from Scripture—but from saints who sing. Guard your joy like holy ground, because it is.
lyrics from Zeb of Virginia Beach
from his song “The Bottle for the Bible”
traded in the bottle for the Bible
oh what a trade I made
I let go of sin for salvation
the best hand I ever played
from a world of sin and delusions
of heartbreak, frustration and pain
I surrendered nothing of value
for the love of God I proclaim
traded in the bottle for the Bible
out of darkness into the bright
freed from the grasp of the Devil
now walking in God’s heavenly light
now all that used to disrupt me
leave me tired, confounded, disturbed
and lead me into the bottle
foresaken for peace of God’s Word
from his song “When The Troubles Come”
well the Devil ain’t no big man
that’s how it seems to me
not in the same league as my
saviour from Galilee
but if the big red guy comes a-callin’
he just ain’t gonna get my soul
because there’s one who never lost a battle
and because of him I know
Lord, open my eyes to the enemy’s schemes against my joy. I resist every lie that says I must wait to rejoice. I stand firm—joyful, armed, and unshaken—because greater is He who is in me. Amen.
Vertical painterly scene: a lone worshipper kneeling on a rocky outcrop at sunrise, hands lifted not in fragility but in spiritual authority, golden light erupting from the horizon behind them, casting long rays that slice through retreating dark clouds shaped like claws dissolving into mist, the ground beneath their feet glowing faintly as if consecrated, atmosphere intense, victorious, and spiritually charged—joy as warfare, not sentiment; no darkness touching the figure, no shadows within the frame, no text.
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YouTube Description: The Bible is clear: the devil actively seeks to steal your joy—not because it’s trivial, but because it’s strategic. In this Daily Redemption devotional, confront the reality of spiritual warfare through 1 Peter 5:8–9 and John 10:10, and discover why joy is not optional—it’s your strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and your weapon. Learn how to resist the enemy by refusing despair and reclaiming the fullness of joy Christ died to give. Featuring Scripture from James 4:7, Romans 12:12, and Galatians 5:22, this truth-packed reflection equips you to stand firm and sing loud. Visit theholygospel.net for more scripture-centered devotionals, original worship lyrics by Zeb of Virginia Beach, and daily encouragement rooted in God’s unshakable Word. If this awakened your spirit, please like, subscribe, and join us again tomorrow. Have a blessed day in the Lord.
