Good Friday: The Joy Set Before Him

Ron: Have you ever faced a great trial in your life…with joy?

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Ron: There was a day when my wife and I walked into a room with doctors who told us that our 12-year-old son was about to die. I can assure you I did not face that moment with joy. The writer of Hebrews in the Bible says to look to Jesus, “the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross…” I want to know where was the joy in enduring the cross?

This Good Friday, let’s remember that Jesus looked past his suffering to the day when he would be glorified at his Father’s side—and the path for you and me to his side would be complete. His joy is in having you near. Worship and praise him.

For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.

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Good Friday: The Joy Set Before Him

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About the Guest

Ron Deal