Right Reason to Rejoice

It must have been exciting as the disciples Jesus sent out, to go into the villages ahead of Him and proclaim the Gospel, returned from their travel.  They were more than excited, they were exuberant!  Luke tells us, “The seventy-two returned with joy.”  And they marveled to tell Jesus, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”  It was certainly was a great day to celebrate – but not for the reason that the disciples had given. You and I have many reasons to rejoice during life, or we may be struggling to find even one at this time, but God has given us a comforting one that tops the list.