FROM WHENCE COMETH THY JOY?

This morning in the shower I had a sudden realisation that I so readily find the source of my joy in people. Good people. Wonderful friends who love me - who love God and encourage me in the ways of God. And the meeting together of God's children should be a joyous occasion. But I place too much eager hope on the next meeting, email, sms, phonecall (or photo on facebook).

Does the thought of reading God's Word fill my heart with rapturous joy? Am I living each day in eager anticipation of His return? Do I live with thankfulness and the constant memory of the sacrifice He made for me? Does the thought of Jesus' love spur me towards a life of love and holiness?

These questions challenged me this morning. May they challenge you too. And may the sole source of our joy be Him - our wonderful, loving, majestic, risen Lord Jesus Christ.