This one-liner from Scripture is like the "amen," of
every story I read. No matter what lesson I am learning, nor which story
I am reading from the Holy Book, it could be ended with, "I have
told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be
complete." These words are like final the punctuation marks to every
point made.
Every morning when I spend time with God,
seeking answers, comfort, direction or simply quiet peace; the words "I have
told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be
complete," the words I truly
long to hear. Regardless if my troubles are many and I feel I am
drowning, the Words read in the Bible are meant to give joy - that is the
reason I turn to scripture.
Joy is so much more
than happiness. Happiness depends on outside sources and is often
dependent upon temporary things. Joy is found inside, deep inside my
heart. I could be crying and struggling with a situation I that has been
thrust upon me, but I can still have joy.
What are the words God is sharing with you this day? Which story in Scripture mirrors your current struggle or hardship? Before you close the cover, end the lesson with these Words of Jesus and see if it doesn't make a bit more sense. "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
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