Supernatural Joy 

On my 18th birthday, I was shopping with a friend and we stopped at this outdoor open mic spot in the middle of town. This guy requested someone play ‘I Want it That Way’ by the backstreet boys because it was his favourite song. When it got to the chorus, he got up and at the top of his lungs started singing. He danced, did a backflip, and sang even louder. He didn’t seem to mind much that people were watching because he was having a great time. This man had deep joy.

Sometimes joy is hard. On the days when it is cold and gloomy when things aren’t going to plan or I am overwhelmed by life, joy feels like it is too far out of reach. Sometimes joy is hard to see and even harder to find. If you are there, I promise you aren’t alone.

But there is an indescribable joy when you know that Jesus loves you, died for you, and has saved you so that you may have eternal life in him. There is joy in the good news of the Gospel. There is joy in the stone that was rolled away on that third day, there is joy in the man who defeated death after giving his life as a ransom for us. Joy has a name and it’s Jesus. When you experience the love of Christ you will know true joy, A joy that will make you want to dance like you don't care who's watching and sing until your throat is sore. This is a joy that can't be bought at a store or found in a pot at the end of a rainbow. It's a joy, only from God and it really is the best feeling in the world.  

Can you feel it bubbling up inside of you as that huge smile appears on your face when you hear that Jesus LOVES you, but not only that, he likes you too. You bring him so much joy and when we receive Jesus’ love for ourselves, the joy in heaven is unmatched. The party of all parties is thrown when you know you are loved by Jesus.

Prayer:

Father, thank you that when joy feels far away, what you did for me on the cross is a reminder of the greatest joy ever restoration of our relationship with you. Help me today to choose joy as I delight in you and your goodness to me. Amen.