THE LORD'S JOY

Introduction:

A. What Makes You Happy?

1. An accomplishment that gets praised?

2. Something or someone that is special?

3. A joyful, happy child.

B. Does The Gospel Make You Happy?

Body: Luke 10: 21 - 24

I. Jesus Rejoices.

A. In the Spirit.

1. Worship in Spirit.
2. Praise and thankfulness spiritually.

B. The Hidden Things.

1. Hidden to the wise and prudent (sensible, logical).
2. Revealed to the simple and unknowing.

II. Revealed.

A. Jesus had received all things.

1. The words of life.
2. Knowledge of the father.

B. Well Known.

1. Jesus is known by God.
2. God is known by Jesus.
3. Those Jesus reveals the Father to know God.

III. Blessed.

A. Your Eyes.

1. They are blessed.
2. Get to see miracles, signs and wonders.
3. Get to see "the salvation of the Lord."

B. Other's Eyes.

1. Prophets and Kings.
2. Not blessed this way.
3. Did not get to see or hear.

Conclusion:

A. Do We Really Understand What We Have?

B. Do We Really Appreciate What We Have?

C. Come To Jesus.