Solid Joys Daily Devotional Jesus’s Pursuit of Joy
Sep 24, 2025
The discussion centers on Jesus' enduring quest for joy, particularly through his trials in Gethsemane. It highlights how the hope of joy helped Christ face the cross, reframing suffering as linked to exaltation and redemption. The concept of Christian hedonism is explored, questioning whether Jesus' actions contradict this idea of love as a pathway to joy. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes how shared joy in our redemption connects our experiences with Christ's, all while bringing glory to God.
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Joy Beyond The Cross Sustained Christ
- John Piper argues Jesus endured the cross motivated by a promised joy beyond suffering.
- That joy centered on exaltation with a redeemed assembly and sustained his sacrificial love.
Joy And Love Are Compatible Motives
- Piper connects Jesus' example to Christian hedonism, saying love and pursuit of joy align.
- He insists seeking joy in God doesn't diminish Christ's love but explains what sustained it.
Choose Promised Joy Over Fleeting Pleasure
- Choose God's promised joy over fleeting pleasures and ill treatment when necessary.
- Aligning with God's will may require rejecting short-term comforts for eternal joy.
