Dear reader,

Last week’s podcast episode, #218 (click here if you missed it), discussed how it’s better to listen than to talk.

This principle is illustrated in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 17, verses 1-8. It revolves around what God says to three of Jesus’ disciples.

“This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy. Listen to him.”

The passage seems to suggest we bring joy to God when we listen to his son, Jesus.

We sing songs in church about the joy we have in Jesus, and then other songs about the joy we have in being God’s children.

They’re all about the joy we get from our relationship with God.

But I haven’t thought about the joy God gets from us.

He gets joy from us when we listen to Jesus.

Joy is a two-way street with God. I never thought of this before. I do now.

How about you?

Until next time, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.*

John Certalic

P.S. If you missed last week’s episode, you can get it when you click here. You Were Made for This is the podcast sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry.

  • The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2

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