Reveling in the Joy That Awaits You

And the ransomed of the LORD shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. —Isaiah 35:10 Jesus Is the Prince of Mirth Jesus Christ is the happiest person to ever walk the earth. He is the Son of the God who is himself joy, and he conjured up planet earth to spread it. God created this world to give vent to his joy, for real joy is inherently of a spreading nature, a contagion. When God finally responds to Job’s complaints, for example, he identifies his purpose in creating. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who determined its measurements—surely you know! Or who stretched the line upon it? On what were its bases sunk, or who laid its cornerstone, when the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy? (Job 38:4–7) Time and again therefore throughout the Scripture, God calls not only his people but his creation to rejoice. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the f...