John 15:11
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Jesus wanted (and continues to want) all of His followers to have the same joy he experiences. This is the joy which comes from being one with the Father. Verse 11 follows Jesus’ description of the vine and its branches. We are to remain in Jesus through our lives, no matter what comes our way. Jesus makes sure we have what we need, including a relationship with Him, the gift of the Holy Spirit, love for one another and love and obedience to the Father. All of these things working together allow us to experience true joy. I still fall into the trap of looking for something earthly to change, or to appear or to disappear, which will give me joy. But thankfully, more and more often I find joy in my nearness to God, through music or the beauty of nature or the artistic efforts of others. The nearer I feel to God, the more joy I experience.
Holy Lord, I am thankful for the joy you send my way, when the “channels” between us are open. I am thankful for Jesus and for all he has taught me. May I continue to learn and grow, nearer my God, to Thee. Amen
Becky, transforming
pic by Kathy
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