His presence in our hearts provides great joy that no circumstance can replace or destroy. Happiness, in my thinking, is circumstantial and can disappear depending on what is happening in the moment. But true joy is deeper than what is happening because Jesus sympathizes with our circumstances and has died for our sins. Our loyalty and fidelity to Him is far deeper and steadfast than any situation we encounter
God’s great aim has always been, and will forever be, relationship with us. Sometimes, He may deprive us of something in order to draw us to Someone. And when we reciprocate—when we decide that we want Him more than we want His stuff—the most amazing thing happens. We are rewired and our requests are either altered as we grow to know and to prefer what He wants for us, or they are simply answered because, in seeking first the kingdom of God, “all these things” are given to us as well (Matt 6:33).
Pete Greig
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