Wellspring
of Joy
John 17:24
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
~ Jesus
Definition of Glory
- High renown or honor won by notable achievements.
- Magnificence or great beauty.
Pondering Point
Wednesdays in IMMERSION are about finding joy over our situation with God. The concept of joy this week is that Jesus wants you to be with Him in His heavenly home. He wants you to see His glory there, a glory that has been His since the beginning of the world. We’re talking about angels-bow-before-Him type of glory, the kind reserved for God Himself. Nearly all of that glory was hidden when Jesus took on humanity. But there were indications – the miracles, the knowledge. Three of the disciples saw a glimpse of it on the Mount of Transfiguration. Peter was still in awe of that experience years later (see 2 Peter 1:16-18). Peter wasn’t just impacted by the teachings of Jesus. He was impacted by the person of Jesus – God in the flesh. So can you. May Jesus give you a glimpse of His glory now and fully in eternity.
2 Peter 1:16-18
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
Prayer for the Day
Lord Jesus, I love this prayer that lets me see into Your heart. What joy it brings to my heart to know that You want me to be with You, to ponder what lengths You would go to so I can be with You. I so look forward to seeing You in Your glory, the glory that You had before the creation of this whole world. Till then keep us all in Your grace. Amen.