Mt 28:7-8, Lk 2:10-11, Lk 24:50-53, Acts 8:5-8
In the Old Testament, while King Hezekiah and the people of Israel kept the Passover, the people of Israel, foreigners living in Judah, and foreigners visiting Israel all rejoiced. (2 Chronicles 30:26)
2 Chronicles 30:26 So there was great joy in Jerusalem: for since the time of Solomon the son of David king of Israel there was not the like in Jerusalem.
The good news for the whole world is that Christ has been born. That Christ is Jesus. (Luke 2:10-11)
Luke 2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
When the women heard the news of Jesus' resurrection, they were overjoyed and rushed to tell the news of Jesus' resurrection to His disciples. (Mt 28:7-8)
Mt 28:7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
The resurrected Jesus blessed his disciples and ascended into heaven. When the disciples saw Jesus ascended into heaven, they were filled with great joy. (Luke 24:50-53)
Luke 24:50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. 51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. 52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: 53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
When it was preached in Samaria that Jesus was the Christ, there was great joy in Samaria. (Acts 8:5-8)
Acts 8:5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. 6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. 7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. 8 And there was great joy in that city.