Hebrews 12:2
“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
There is a Joy that no man can speak of yet. The Joy of seeing Jesus, of beholding His face. One that surpasses all others, and keeps our heart in a bold state in the face of worldly opposition, trials and tribulations.
It is the strength of the weak (Nehemiah 8:10)
What dares to remove your focus? Remember that there are Joys awaiting the Faithful
Do not give it up for anything - or anyone.
Are you in the perfect will of God, hold the fort?
This is what motivates our consistency in Spiritual duty - heavenly reward. It is this Joy that informs our conscious holiness which is a prerequisite for seeing the Holy God (1 Peter 1:16). No amount of trouble can diminish the Joy of the Christian.
Alas! The Devil has lost every kind of attempt aimed at bringing us down.
Does the devil recognise you as a threat? The more reason he tries to distract you and steal your joy.
Does he tremble at your sight of meeting a sinner? It is because he knows what God can do through you.
Be sure to be approved by God! Be sure to place yourself before his Judgement seat daily so that you may not be disappointed
Let your heart shine at the thought of meeting Christ!
Be sure to not satisfy your yearning with mere earth's properties.
Are you also awaiting Joys?
When I've gone the Last mile of the way...
I will rest at the close of the day...
And I know there are Joys that await me
When I've gone the Last mile of the way (Johnson Oatman, J.r. 1908).
Shalom