4.9.17 // DON’T GET STUCK IN SORROW

DON’T GET STUCK IN SORROW

Sorrow To Joy

Scott Young.com – Pastor of HOPE

 

THE CYCLE OF SORROW TO JOY

1. The Joy Of Entering Jerusalem

Matthew 21:9 - The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” [10] When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

 

2. To The Sorrow of Weeping Over Jerusalem

Luke 19:41 - As he (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it [42] and said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.

 

3. To The Joy of Communion 

Luke 22:15 - “(Jesus) I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. [16] For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”

 

4. To The Sorrow Of The Cross 

Mark 14:34 - "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death," he said to them. "Stay here and keep watch."

 

5. To The Joy Of Resurrection 

John 16:22 - So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.

 

MOVE TOWARDS JOY

 

1. Keep Focused on God’s Goodness

Luke 19:39 - And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” [40] He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

 

2. Give Your Life For Others

Hebrews 12:2 - Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. 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.

 

3. Make Room For Prayer

Luke 19:45 - When Jesus entered the temple courts, he began to drive out those who were selling. [46] “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be a house of prayer’; but you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”  

 

Revelation 21:4 - God will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.