“Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” Isaiah 51:11. (KJV).
“Have a surprise for you, Timmy. I’ve made reservations for us at the new restaurant.”
“All right.” He gave Grandfather a high five.
Upon arrival, the maître d’ escorted them to a choice table. The server suggested favorites on the menu. Orders given, they sat back to enjoy their iced tea. The server returned, chatted as he arranged their food. He stood silently while Grandfather blessed the food.
“Why do you do that?” he crossed his arms, frowning.
“I believed the Bible to be true…” Before Grandfather could finish, he interrupted.
“I can read, and it makes no difference to me what the book says.” He cocked his head. “Why do you believe all that stuff?”
“The Lord Jesus changed my life. He set me free,” Grandfather said softly.
“I can’t argue with that.” The server turned, left.
“Why was he mad, Grandfather? He didn’t know you.”
“The Lord Jesus gave me the opportunity to share what He has done in my life. It’s up to the young man to listen. But we can pray for the Lord Jesus to redeem him so he can obtain gladness and joy.
“On life's journey, we, the redeemed, are returning. With singing and everlasting joy. Many we encounter will be offended." He paused. "That’s okay. It’s not our job to save anyone--only to share the love of the Lord Jesus.”
“Never thought about it like that,” Timmy said. “All I have to do is allow the Lord Jesus to live through me?”
“Absolutely. We belong to the Lord Jesus. We are redeemed. Filled with everlasting joy.”
“Wow, now that's exciting.”
“Couldn't have said it better myself.” He gave his grandson a high five.
Kingdom Thinking. Everlasting joy shall be upon our heads. Because of redemption. Because the Lord Jesus has paid the price. Sorrow and mourning shall flee away as we follow Him. Won’t you join the redeemed?