Introduction
Hope and joy are two fundamental elements in the life of followers and followers of Jesus. In a world marked by injustice, inequality and suffering, hope and joy help us live a new life in Jesus Christ. This article explores the importance of hope and joy in the Christian life and how we can make the way of Jesus Christ our own.
Hope and joy in the Christian life
Hope and joy are two identifying elements of followers and followers of Jesus in all times. In chapter 12 of the Epistle to the Romans, Saint Paul invites us to live a new life in Jesus Christ, full of hope and joy. This invitation is very current and motivating for our Christian life today.
In a world marked by injustice, inequality, suffering and death, we often find ourselves in hopelessness and cynicism. But as followers of Jesus, we are called to live with hope and joy, despite the difficult circumstances that surround us. Hope and joy are a response to faith in Jesus Christ and in his unconditional love for us.
Jesus’ gesture of service
On Holy Thursday, we remember Jesus’ gesture of service to his disciples. At a decisive moment in his life and his mission, Jesus stands at the feet of his disciples to wash them, as servants and slaves do. This gesture of service is a gesture of love that expresses the meaning of the life of Jesus, who loved his own to the end.
This gesture of free service is an expression of his complete trust in his Father and his hope in God. Jesus invites us to follow his example and to practice free service and love in our lives. Through these gestures, we make concrete our hope in God and in people, showing love and compassion to others.
The importance of hope and joy
Looking at Jesus, we can discover gestures of free love and hope in his life. Through his example, we can learn to live with hope and joy, despite the difficulties that surround us. We can also look at the people around us and our world and discover gestures of free service and hope in them.
In our society, we often find a lack of gratuitousness and a widespread hopelessness. But we can be agents of change and bearers of hope and joy in the world. Through service, love and compassion, we can spread hope and joy to those around us.
conclusion
Hope and joy are two essential elements in the Christian life. As followers of Jesus, we are called to live with hope and joy, despite the difficult circumstances that surround us. Through service, love and compassion, we can bring hope and joy to the world. May hope fill us with joy and encourage us to live a full life in Jesus Christ.
