Joy To The World! (part 3 of 3)

Oh, what JOY there was associated with the coming of JESUS. What great JOY is also experienced in the life associated with JESUS and the eternal hope found in Him. And what enormous JOY there is LINKING HEAVEN AND EARTH in response to each soul drawn into the kingdom of God.

As JESUS emphasized the importance and value of each soul to God, He stated the following parable.
"(8) 'Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? (9) And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' (10) Just so, I tell you, THERE IS JOY BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD OVER ONE SINNER WHO REPENTS.'" ( Luke 15:8-10 ESV)

No wonder Jesus could endure the cross; looking beyond the anguish and focusing on the JOY of what it would accomplish. JESUS knew full well what the VALUE OF EVERY SOUL was. He knew the JOYFUL celebration over every sinner who turned back to God. And when we REJOICE and experience the great JOY of a soul brought to JESUS, we are joining with the celebration of God in the presence of the angels. Wow! HEAVEN AND EARTH LINKED TOGETHER IN JOYFUL CELEBRATION!

Can there be any greater JOY; a JOY that ENCOMPASSES HEAVEN AND EARTH? May our life be a light that will lead others to the Source of the greatest JOYS that can ever be experienced. Even now we can be a part of the celebration.

Have a great day JOINING IN HEAVEN'S JOY!
Carl

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[This focus was originally sent 12/29/2002 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV)]

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