True Joy
Jesus gave his disciples a precious gift, the ability to see and hear what others could not.
The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.” - Luke 10:17-24
Imagine being given such a gift as these have received, the ability to see and hear what God wants them to know.
But maybe we do get to see God's glory and grace more often than we think.
Just look around and take in the beauty of God's creation and you can see the intricacies of His love at work.
Maybe what Jesus is reminding his disciples is that all who are innocent have the ability to see and hear the secrets of God.
If we go through life like infants, amazed and marveling at all we experience, we get to see God everywhere.
We just don't take the time to stop and marvel at what we encounter.
Today, I will try to avoid the bustle and chaos of the day. I will try to take time to see and hear what God is showing me and speaking to me.
Maybe I will find true joy as well.
More to come...