Scripture: The Acts 13: 52
52. And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Sometimes when reading scriptures I'll have thoughts come into my mind that have nothing to do with the context of a scripture but with something mentioned in the scripture that hits me. That's kind of how it was in this situation. Previously in the text Paul and Barnabas are preaching in Antioch (I believe). The Gentiles wanted to be taught by the disciples but the Jews were not happy with the preaching and "stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts". Paul and Barnabas "shook off the dust of their feet against them..." I am sure that they did not desire to shake of the dust, but they were filled with the Holy Ghost and, I believe, were joyful because of the mission they were on. They were preaching of Christ and wanting to bring more people to the Gospel. We should have a joyful disposition because of the knowledge we have the God lives. The Gospel of Christ truly bring joy!
Gospel Message Brings Light, Hope, and Joy
"In the middle of [the] despair [of postwar Germany], my family learned about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and the healing message of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. This message made all the difference; it lifted us above our daily misery. Life was still thorny and the circumstances still horrible, but the gospel brought light, hope, and joy into our lives. The plain and simple truths of the gospel warmed our hearts and enlightened our minds. They helped us look at ourselves and the world around us with different eyes and from an elevated viewpoint."
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There have been many times in my life that I have experienced what the Apostles felt. Serving the Lord can bring happiness the world can never bring. Even with this joy you must feel the pain of the world so you can feel the joy of Christ. Each of the Apostles had gone through the pain of seeing the savior die on the cross. I believe that when they knew that he was alive, they could not have experience anything for wonderful.
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