Messages by Desiring God Jesus’s Pursuit: His Father’s Glory (and His) Through Joy
Oct 18, 2025
David Mathis, a pastor and author known for his insights on Christian joy and theology, shares a profound discussion on Jesus's dual pursuit of joy and God's glory. He recounts how John Piper's writings inspired his own journey of faith. Mathis explores the relationship between Jesus's life and his unwavering commitment to glorifying the Father. Highlighting key moments like the cross, he reveals the joys that sustained Jesus. Ultimately, he encourages listeners to emulate Christ’s humble pursuit of joy and glory.
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Joy Is Internal Not Merely Expressed
- David Mathis recalls John Piper's Swedish-descendant story to illustrate how joy shows differently across personalities.
- The anecdote emphasizes that true joy is internal to the soul, not merely external expression.
Joy And God's Glory Are One Pursuit
- God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him, linking God's glory and our joy as one pursuit.
- Mathis frames Christian joy as thick, internal satisfaction in God rather than mere external happiness.
A College Moment That Changed Joy
- Mathis shares his conversion moment at age 19 reading Desiring God and Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ.
- That experience sparked a new, deeper, though imperfect, joy in God that changed his spiritual life.
