Todd Phillips in his book, Spiritual CPR, says that there are only two places where the Bible talks about having 'complete joy'. I do not recall where the other one is but it is mentioned in 1 John 1:4. John tells us that sharing the gospel results in complete joy for us. It is in the sharing, not in the receiving, not in the praying of the sinners prayer, not in the fruit.
Complete Joy is about sharing the gospel with a lost world. I am convinced and convicted that in my generation it is not about handing out tracks, or asking strangers or people I barely know if they know where they are going when they die (apart from the Holy Spirit). I to have experienced such events as speaking to a stranger who accepts Jesus, but they are much rarer than speaking to a friend.
Father, Show me opportunities where I can share your gospel, your love to others who need you.
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Great insight. I agree and I need to notice those opportunities when they arrive, and they do arrive. I'm just not paying attention. Thanks.
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