Jose Vasquez - September 13, 2026
Week 2: Joy After The Night
What do you do when life gets so dark that you can’t see a way forward? In this message from The Happy Life series, “Joy After the Night,” we discover that biblical joy doesn’t require our circumstances to change before it can emerge. Through Psalm 23, we learn that a sheep walking through darkness doesn’t depend on what it can see; it responds to the voice of its shepherd. In the same way, God invites us to stop being ruled by fear, feelings, and what we see and begin trusting His Word, His Spirit, His love, and His guidance. When you can’t see the path ahead, you can still follow the One who can.
From Series: "The Happy Life"
We all want to be happy, but what if the happiness we’re chasing was never meant to be found in a moment? In The Happy Life, we’re exploring the difference between temporary happiness and the lasting joy God desires for us. Life is filled with moments worth celebrating; new beginnings, accomplishments, relationships, and unforgettable experiences but even the best moments eventually fade, leaving us searching for what comes next. This series invites us to stop building our lives around the pursuit of the next high and discover something deeper: a joy that isn’t dependent on circumstances, achievements, or everything going according to plan. Together, we’ll learn what it means to experience joy as more than a feeling, but as a way of life rooted in God.