Embracing Jesus’s Unshakable Joy

Embracing Jesus’s Unshakable Joy…

Good morning!

As we awaken to this new day, let’s take a moment to breathe deeply and remember a truth that transcends our circumstances: the joy Jesus offers is a constant, an anchor in the storms of life.

It isn’t dependent on fleeting moments but resides within us, ready to flood our hearts.
Jesus Himself declared, ‘These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.’  –  John 15:11

Imagine the weight and the wonder of those words spoken in the Upper Room. Knowing the immense suffering that lay ahead, Jesus spoke not of escape but of a deep, complete joy He desired for His followers.

This joy isn’t a mere emotion; it is the very presence of Jesus, living within us through the Holy Spirit. It’s the same joy that empowered His unwavering obedience to the Father, sustained Him through the agony of betrayal and death, and erupted in the triumph of the resurrection.

When Jesus shares His joy, He invites us into the very heart of the divine. It’s a joy rooted in perfect love, absolute trust, and an eternal purpose. This joy doesn’t diminish our pain or ignore our struggles; instead, it reframes them, allowing them to become powerful testimonies to God’s unfailing love and strength.

In a world yearning for lasting happiness, we carry within us this very treasure. Today, whether we face triumphs or setbacks, laughter, or tears, may we consciously embrace the complete joy that Jesus offers. It’s not reserved for perfect days, but it is a gift for this very moment—for each of us, exactly as we are.

Loving Father, we thank You for the immeasurable gift of Your unshakeable joy. Even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming, remind us that Your joy is a vibrant presence within us, steadfast and true. When our hearts feel heavy, draw our gaze to You. Let Your joy be the melody that carries us through difficulties and the radiant light that illuminates our blessings. Help us to share this transformative joy with everyone we encounter. May it overflow in our acts of love, in the words we speak, and in the peace we extend. May Your joy permeate every aspect of our day, reflecting Your boundless love to the world around us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Joy is the serious business of Heaven. Let us live in that serious, heavenly joy today, knowing it is our strength, our peace, and our enduring hope.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼