2011 Advent of joy Monday
In John 15:11, Jesus tells us the answer to the question.
"These things I have spoken to you that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full."
Full joy! Being full of joy! Seems like a dream, doesn't it. Will I ever be filled up with God's joy? When will I see that?
In the proceeding verses, Jesus reminds us of the importance of following commandments and continuing with a restored relationship with God. The word He uses is "abide".
Abiding is rarely easy and never our first reaction. We want to go out on our own. We want to pull ourselves up by our own bootstraps. It is me against the world!!!
But what happens when we abide in Christ? In God's word? In God?
Jesus gives us the answer in John 15:11...
Joy.
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