Another hit by DJ! In this sermon, the concept of Jesus praying His grace on us, his disciples, and as a result praying his great Joy on us really stuck out to me. Darrell notes that the concept of joy in greek is greatly related to the concept of surprise, as in "grace is given to us, we give thanks, and then we are joyful." God's Grace begets Joy! Joy, this concept that Karl Barth says can be defined as a "defiant nevertheless." So cool. The idea that a full understanding of the grace that God gifts us naturally leads us to joy is such a great reminder for those times when I am down or circumstances are not going my way. It is in those moments that I hope the Spirit reminds me: "God sent his Son to die for you, a co-heir with Christ. Be thankful; Have Joy!"
As Molly put it, that was the part that made me "woah." A great reminder about the grace, and therefore joy, that is ours in Christ.
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