Sympathy
Shared joy is an expression of sympathy. (Allistair Begg, devotional writer)
Begg gives us an interesting view of sympathy which we usually relate to sharing sorrow or loss. He continues: “Consider [sympathy’s] opposite: apathy. If apathy is akin to saying, ‘I couldn’t care less,’ sympathy is saying, ‘I couldn’t care more.’ Sympathy is an identification with the experience of another person.” Let’s share in our neighbors’ joy as well as their sorrow.”
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15)