Who could ever imagine the word QUELL could bring such joy to someone? I certainly never did.
Then again, isn't it the unexpected that often brings unbridled joy? I believe this is one of the truly celebratory things about Christianity - the joys found in most unexpected places. Out of a formless void came the beauty of all creation. Out of a corrupt adulterer came the joyful words of the Psalms, penned by the one who was declared a man "after God's own heart." Out of a crib came a savior. Out of a tomb this same savior rose from the dead. I could go on and on, but you get the point.
Where today could we look for joy in the most unexpected places? Where in life is joy waiting to be discovered?
Sometimes, laughter and joy are just the product of the ridiculous, like my encounter with the word QUELL. My joy came from playing it in a Scrabble-like game on the iPhone for 105 points. Gotta love the Triple Letter and Triple Word tiles! Stupid? Sure. However, it got me thinking. If something like this simple little game can make me laugh for a whole day, imagine how much more joy comes from knowing Christ's saving love and accepting it as our destiny?
Let us be people who look for joy in everything. You never know where it may be waiting for you. No matter the joys we find in the things of life, however, I promise they pale in comparison to the majesty of the resurrection!
See You Sunday!
Lamar
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