He rejoiced in the Holy Spirit
Published Oct 1, 2022 12:06 am
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Our Gospel passage is composed of two parts. The first part narrates the return of the 72 followers of Jesus whom he sent in pairs (Lk 10:1-12). The second part tells of Jesus giving praise to the Father. We may compare the joy of the 72 with that of Jesus. On the one hand, the 72 who return after a seemingly successful mission are rejoicing. The Greek phrase used here is meta charas which means “with joy.” This kind of joy is determined by external factors. On the other hand, Jesus is described to have rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. The verb used to describe Jesus’ rejoicing is ēgalliasato from agalliaō, meaning, “to be extremely joyful.” The joy of Jesus does not result from any external accomplishment, but springing up from his deep relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Are we truly joyful? Do we want to have an inner joy similar to that of Jesus? Are we joyful because we are successful in the things we do, or because of our deep relationship with God?
Gospel • Luke 10:17-24
The 72 disciples returned rejoicing, and said, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Jesus said, “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power ‘to tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”
Turning to the disciples in private he said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”
Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2022,” St. Pauls, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.
Our Gospel passage is composed of two parts. The first part narrates the return of the 72 followers of Jesus whom he sent in pairs (Lk 10:1-12). The second part tells of Jesus giving praise to the Father. We may compare the joy of the 72 with that of Jesus. On the one hand, the 72 who return after a seemingly successful mission are rejoicing. The Greek phrase used here is meta charas which means “with joy.” This kind of joy is determined by external factors. On the other hand, Jesus is described to have rejoiced in the Holy Spirit. The verb used to describe Jesus’ rejoicing is ēgalliasato from agalliaō, meaning, “to be extremely joyful.” The joy of Jesus does not result from any external accomplishment, but springing up from his deep relationship with the Father and the Holy Spirit.
Are we truly joyful? Do we want to have an inner joy similar to that of Jesus? Are we joyful because we are successful in the things we do, or because of our deep relationship with God?
Gospel • Luke 10:17-24
The 72 disciples returned rejoicing, and said, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us because of your name.” Jesus said, “I have observed Satan fall like lightning from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power ‘to tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”
At that very moment he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.”
Turning to the disciples in private he said, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see. For I say to you, many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”
Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2022,” St. Pauls, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.