Read Colossians 1:11 again and you’ll
see it is that joy-inspired strength, which
enables us to be patient and long-suffering.
(So, if you’ve been running short of patience
lately, check your joy supply. That could be
what you’re lacking.)
Read Ephesians 6:10 and you’ll see it
takes that same strength to operate your
spiritual armor. If you don’t have the joy of
the Lord, [...]