Because your joy is spiritual and not dependent on outward circumstances you can rejoice in
temptation:
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations...
(James 1:2)You can also rejoice in tribulation [difficult times]:
...I am exceedingly joyful in all our tribulation. (II Corinthians 7:4)You can be longsuffering with joy:
...longsuffering with joyfulness. (Colossians 1:11)Joy is part of the Kingdom of God:
For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace,
and joy in the Holy Ghost. (Romans 14:17)The Bible encourages believers to be joyful and express this joy unto the Lord:
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for
joy....let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
(Psalms 5:11)(See also Psalms 35:9; 63:5; 66:1; 81:1; 95:1-2; 149:5; 98:4,6,8; 100:1).
PEACE
Peace is a condition of quiet, calm, tranquility, and harmony. It is the absence of strife, anxiety,
and concern. It is not just passivity. Maintaining peace for powerful action on the part of the
peacemaker.
Confusion is the opposite of peace. God does not cause confusion. His desire is to bring peace:
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the
saints. (I Corinthians 14:33)Jesus brought peace to earth:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Luke 2:14)