Mindset, Part 5: Finding Joy in Offense

Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

John 4:4-42 – Jesus and the Woman at the Well

— homologeō 

• to say the same thing as another, i.e. to agree with, assent
• to concede
• to profess
• to praise; celebrate

— metanoia

• a change of mind, as it appears to one who repents, of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done
• to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider

— metamorphoō

• to change into another form, to transform, to transfigure

“Joy is so in rhythm and in sync with freedom.” – Toms Lee

Luke 15:7
I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

John 13:2-5
Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;  so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.  

Hebrews 12:2
…let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

The joy of the Lord is my strength.
– Nehemiah 8:10