The Joy of God

John 15:5-13
5"I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

9"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father's commands and remain in his love. 11I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

I listened to a message today by David Arcos talking about the joy of God. It was very insightful. He says that "Joy becomes strength in the midst of trial." I don't have much more to say about it other than that I find joy in God and my savior Jesus Christ. The best two minutes of my life here on earth won't compare to an eternity in God's presence. That makes me think about my life and how I live it.