Today's reading: Matthew 13

I love this chapter and its parables, and the Word of Christ that jumps out at me is joy: "In his joy he goes and sells all that has..." (v. 44). I can't help but hear also Hebrews 12: "Fix your eyes on Jesus...who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross." Jesus, joy sent you to the cross, and you desire that I be filled with you joy (John 15:11). Grant that it be so!

What's your Word?