The Joy Set before Me

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2

Jesus walked through many seasons in His ministry here on earth. He walked through seasons of great favor, when crowds flocked to Him and when voices cried out, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" But He also walked through seasons of ultimate rejections as He headed up Golgotha's hill. We will go through good times and bad, but, like Jesus, we can say, "But for the joy set before me . . . I will endure."

How do we shift from one project to the next? One phase of life to the next? We can move forward with joy leading the way when we realize that God is the Giver of the seasons. He designed them and showers us with blessings as we move through each one, even the tough ones! Good news! Change is always around the bend. Oh, the joy of knowing the hard times won't last.

Have a super day in the Lord. It is cold outside, BUT the sun is shining and the warmer temps are on the way. Praise God!!
Blessings