What Joy we Have

“What joy we have, For the stone is rolled away And the tomb holds nothing now. No sting of death, No power over sin or grave...”  As Christians, this is what Easter is about!  Nothing can keep us from the joy of Jesus’ resurrection and nothing can steal that joy away.  The amazing thing about this joy is that it is not just reserved for one day of the year.  The joy that we experience Easter Sunday is the joy that we should be sharing every day with all those around us.

Having joy is something that is transformative.  Encountering the risen Christ changes us.  The same power that rose Jesus from the dead can work in us.  His resurrection does not change the fact that we will face losses and challenges along the way.  However, the resurrection gives us hope which inspires us to live in pursuit of heaven, joyfully proclaiming that Jesus has defeated death.  Evil and sin do not win.

Real joy is something that can only come from Jesus.  If it came from anywhere else, the world would be able to strip it away.  At times, we can be tempted to let the darkness of the world bring us down.  There is a lot we can become weighed down by.  When this happens, we need to refocus.  Clinging to the hope that the resurrection brings allows us to be overflowing with joy.  When we have this joy, we have a deep desire to share Jesus and His love with others.  Looking to the victory of Jesus and all that He overcame, how could we not have joy?

​The joy we have is not superficial or shallow.  It comes only from having deep faith in Christ and allowing Him into our lives.  Take some time to reflect on the reality of the resurrection.  See the power and glory, and carry the joy with you wherever you go!