In Happiness Is in You, Dr. Michael Youssef presents an urgent, Christ-centered exposition of the Beatitudes—eight powerful declarations from Jesus that reveal the path to true, lasting happiness. Rooted in Matthew 5, this series proclaims that real joy is not found in self-reliance, comfort, or worldly success, but in full dependence on Christ. Each Beatitude builds upon the last, forming a divine superstructure that begins with spiritual poverty and rises to eternal reward through persecution. With boldness and Biblical clarity, Dr. Youssef calls believers to repentance, righteousness, and Gospel-centered living. As we embrace the cost of following Jesus, we discover that happiness is not something we chase—it is already in us, because Christ is in us.

In this message, Dr. Youssef declares that true meekness is not weakness, but strength surrendered to the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5). This meekness grows only after we confess our spiritual bankruptcy and learn to mourn over our sin. Meekness is the power to remain steady when wronged, to trust God’s justice when others slander, and to refrain from revenge when given the chance. Dr. Youssef points to Abraham, Joseph, and ultimately Christ, whose strength was perfectly controlled in obedience to the Father. This is the third step in the superstructure of true happiness—a life yielded daily to the authority of God.