Definition of JOY :

[a:] the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires : delight  [b:] the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety [c:] a state of happiness or felicity : bliss [d:] a source or cause of delight 

  “God is the source of life and light and joy to the universe. Like rays of light from the sun, like the streams of water bursting from a living spring, blessings flow out from Him to all His creatures. And wherever the life of God is in the hearts of men, it will flow out to others in love and blessing.” From Steps to Christ p.78 –  Ellen G. White  
 Verses from the Bible on Joy (KJV)

  1. “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10
  2. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13
  3. “Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.” Jeremiah 15:16
  4. “Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:20
  5. “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psalm 126:5
  6. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”  1 Thessalonians 5:18
  7. “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”  James 1:2-4
  8.  “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.” Galatians 5:22
  9. ” Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. “Luke 15:10
  10. ” Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” John 16:24
  11. ” But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” 1 Peter 4:13
  12. ” For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  Psalms 30:5
  13. “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy” Jude 1:24
  14. “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Source: [Merriam – Webster Dictionary], [Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White], [King James Bible (KJV)