Luke 10:17-24

The Cause of Rejoicing: in this sermon, Alexander "Z" Breytenbach (pastor of Ruah Church in Indianapolis, IN) emphasizes where true joy comes from and where we should look to have joy. In the passage, the 72 followers that had previously been commissioned out to preach about the kingdom, return to Jesus, full of joy and excitement at the signs and wonders that they performed in Jesus' name. Jesus, gently redirects them to find their joy in eternal things, namely that they will be saved to eternal connection with God. Then, Jesus himself prays to the Father, expressing joy that people are responding to the proclamation of the kingdom. May we share in Jesus' joy at the spread of his gospel!