Joy—the hallmark of the children of God

For Jesus, the author of joy, lives! And his dwelling place is the hearts of those who welcome Him. For the joy set before him he endured the misery of the cross—fully aware of its pain and agony.

So what was this joy? The RE-UNION of my soul with His! The restoration of mankind with the father. The rescue and redemption of his bride to his side.

The joy of sacrifice resulting from the path of suffering outweighs the temporary pain of loss. Jesus knows this, for he walked it!