"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Introduction: All of us want to be loved and be happy. However, we cannot learn to be loved and be happy. Today, I would like to find the way to be loved and be happy.

1. Satan who is the most miserable in the universe.
    Satan is a slave to greed. He will never be satisfied even though he possesses us in
    full measure.
    1) Satan coveted the throne of God (Isa 14:12-15).
    2) Satan tempted Adam to do the same to become like God (Ge 3:4-5).
    3) Satan tried to tempt Jesus with greed-the lust of material, fame, and power
        (Mt 4:3-10).
    4) Greed and self interest are fallen man´s nature-envy, anger, strife, deceit,
        and malice (Ro 1:29-30).

2. God who is the happiest in the universe.
    God is happy and satisfied by giving to us endlessly: sun, air, water, and plants
    (Ge 1:1; 1Ti 6:17).
    1) God gave us His one and only son Jesus (Jn 3:16-17).
    2) Jesus gave us salvation (Ac 4:12; 16:31).
    3) Jesus gave His life on the Cross (1Pe 2:24; Mt 20:28).
    4) The Holy Spirit gave himself to us (Jn 14:18; 2Co 1:21-22).

3. In order to share love and happiness.
    1) The parable of a man who fell into the hands of robbers (Lk 10:30).
        ⓛ A legalist-blames, criticizes, judges, and condemns.
        ② A ritualist-is self-centered and unsympathetic.
        ③ A Good Samaritan-he shared what he had (oil, wine, clothes, and donkey)
            (Lk 10:33-34).
            This man enjoyed the greatest joy and happiness in life.
    2) A life that serves Jesus on earth (Mt 25:35-40)
    3) Give, and it will be given to you (Lk 6:38).
        When we sow love and happiness, we will reap love and happiness
        (2Co 9:6-8).


Conclusion: God uses us to share His love and happiness with others. It is an inexpressible privilege and glory to serve our God as His instrument.