Miseducation Of Mom

When you hear our Lectio Divina Scripture reading, I think you'll agree with me that this is such a fitting episode to have included my eighth child, Emerald, my 8-month-old. We are breathing in Joy, as we ponder in this third week of Advent. We are assured that the joy of the LORD is our strength. This joy derives from the heart of God. It is also a fruit of the Spirit. This Messianic joy engages and addresses both delight and despair, they can linger in the same heart, at the same time. Hebrews 12:2 sums it up best, "Because of the joy awaiting Him, He endured the cross". Jesus saw His future joy as a present place to embrace, in light of His suffering. We are empowered to fellowship with Him in His joy whether in celebration or lament.