As we conclude the letters of John, we look back on one theme he returns to again and again: joy. We all long for joy, yet our search often falls short when we anchor it to our circumstances. John reminds us that joy is not found in favorable conditions, but in the One who holds every circumstance—and who holds us as well. Joy is not the destination; it is a signpost pointing us to God Himself. And when we follow that signpost, we discover that true and lasting joy is found in Him alone.