Life has a way of throwing challenges at us.  It can be hard to feel much joy when things in your life are just going wrong. 

 

I imagine that’s how the disciples were feeling as they spent what would be their final hours with Jesus.  They were beginning to understand that He was going to leave them by way of death.  This caused them grief and fear.  But, Jesus tried to help them see that their grief was only going to be temporary – their passing grief would give way to lasting joy that only Jesus can bring!

 

In John 16:16-22, there are 3 things which contribute to our Joy in the Lord.  First, we see that 1) Jesus Cares About What Concerns Us.  Next we find that 2) Jesus Fully Knows the Future.  And finally, we acknowledge that 3) Jesus Can Totally Transform Our Lives.

 

Only Jesus can give us true, lasting joy!

 

 

Galatians 5:22

Mar. 9, 2025

 

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