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NASB | Hebrews 12:2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 12:2 [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross, disregarding the shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God [revealing His deity, His authority, and the completion of His work]. [Ps 110:1] |
Bible Question: WHAT IS JOY HOW CAN I EXPLAIN IT TO A BROTHER (JOY IN JESUS) OR THE FORMULA FOR JOY |
Bible Answer: Greetings chumbu - there is no "formula" for joy - it can not be obtained by human effort. It belongs to God and He gives His joy to us. "The joy of the Lord is my strength" Neh 8:10 WE, believers are HIS JOY! Zeph 3:17, Luke 15:7 The "prize" or joy set before Him refers to our redemption from sin, our reconciliation with God that Jesus obtained for us on the cross. Again, WE are His joy His prized possession. 1 Peter 2:9 As we grasp this truth; as we allow it to permeate our hearts and minds, the joy of the Lord floods our soul. We experience this joy only through the presence of Christ in our lives. It can not be obtained any other way. As we allow the joy of the Lord to be the lens through which we see others, our attitudes will be conformed to His and we experience His joy . . . when there is nothing that you can rejoice in, remember that you can rejoice in the joy of your salvation. This simple truth enables us to "give thanks IN everything." I hope this helps. mommapbs |
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