“…Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” - Hebrews 12:2
Happiness spreads through the laughter of children, hot chocolate on a snowy day, or the St. Louis Cardinals going to the World Series. This kind of happiness is important, yet it can be fickle when circumstances change. Joy, however, is not based on external delight. Joy from the Lord empowers us to endure in times of sorrow. We might have to dig deep to make a choice to rejoice in the Lord. It is worth the effort though. Let’s look to Jesus as our example. He surely wants to strengthen us with everlasting joy.
