Finding joy in every circumstance is possible when we know Christ well. In Philippians, Paul writes about joy 16 times from prison, emphasizing that unity among believers would make his joy complete. True Christian community functions like aspen trees, connected through an underground root system where they resource one another. The greatest threat to this unity isn't external opposition but our own selfish hearts. By developing Christ-like humility through serving others sacrificially, we reflect Jesus and experience genuine joy regardless of our circumstances.