Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
Luke 10:20
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What to rejoice in
The disciples came back from their mission full of excitement. Even the demons obeyed them! Jesus shared their joy and said: I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
But he shifts their joy. What you achieve isn't the most important thing. Not even spiritual successes. The most important thing is that you are known by God. That is firmer than any result.
Question for today
Where does my joy come from: from what I do, or from who I am to God?
Prayer
Father, thank you that my name is written with you. Let my joy come from there, and not from my achievements. Amen.