“...for the joy set before him, he endured the cross,
scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
(Heb. 12:2b)
Joy? What Joy? On the Cross? What a horrible way to die! I
(Paul) used to struggle with the idea of finding joy in Jesus’s death on the
cross. However, now as a parent and
grandparent, I have a glimpse of what this truly means. Jesus’s motivation and
purpose have a much larger perspective than we can comprehend.
Says Dane Ortland in Gentle and Lowly (2020), “The joy of seeing His people forgiven.” Now, “...[our] life is hidden with Christ in God.” (Col. 3:3, NIV). Thank you, Jesus!
We appreciate your participation with us in working with the motivated students at Moody Aviation. I (Paul) will be graduating from Columbia International in one year, and I am looking forward to being more involved with the students and staff.
In April, Moody Aviation is set to host a workshop on personal finances. Our daughter, Joy will present the workshop. After the workshop, I will accompany Joy back to Dallas, Oregon, to share with young adults what Moody Aviation is all about.
Blessings, Paul & Bridget
