If you read through the book of Philippians it is easy to sense how hopeful Paul is throughout the entire book. You can see his emotions really come out in his letter to the Philippians. As you read the book of Philippians, you should walk away with such feelings as well. In our passage today, and throughout the book, we can see the joy Paul has and what causes him to have this joy. Specifically, a joy that is created by the Gospel.