Have you noticed how easy it is to lose your joy? Or maybe it is just me. Circumstances creep in and take your attention off the broader scope, and next thing you know joy eludes you. Just how important is this joy? Nehemiah told the people rebuilding that “The joy of the Lord is your strength (Neh 8:10).”
The joy of our salvation reminds us of the greatness and goodness of God. That joy takes us back to the infant stages of our life in Christ, and attached to that joy is peace unspeakable and full of glory.
Remember what joy did for Jesus? Hebrews 12:2 says, “who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame”. That joy was the reconciliation of mankind. He endured the cross to have fellowship restored between Creator and creation. The joy of realizing that gives me strength.
Let’s not lose the joy of our salvation, but embrace where the broader scope of joy will carry us, albeit a cross or crucible, determine that circumstances will not steal your joy!
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