Shadows of Joy- Revisited

Something amazing happened at our house two days ago. We opened the blinds on our front door to let some sunshine in. No, that’s not the amazing part, though we are rarely home during the day to do this.

I’m sitting at the kitchen table enjoying a mid-morning cup of coffee when Nancy says, “Sweetheart, come in here; look at this!” I put down my phone to investigate.😌

As soon as I set foot in the living room, I see it: a perfect shadow of the word JOY on the wall. A look across the room reveals the source— light blasting through the blinds.

The pristine silhouette lasted about ten minutes, until the angle of the sun changed. Alas, the poet Robert Frost says it best, “Nothing gold can stay.”


Or can it?

God’s most precious gifts never expire. When Jesus was born, only a few folks knew who He really was. And, 2000 years later, He’s still saving lives!👼🏼✝️

…for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.

John 4;42b (KJV)

Kind reader, the best this fleeting world can offer is like a shadow on the wall. Yet, heaven’s joy is the real thing, coming straight from God’s throne!


Whose Joy?

This joy that I have

The world can’t take it away

It belongs to God


You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;

Isaiah 55:12a (NIV)

Thank you for reading. 🙏❤️


Portions of this post first appeared here on December 29, 2022


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22 responses to “Shadows of Joy- Revisited”

  1. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, MsHazyBrain. And a Merry late Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you!

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  2. MsHazyBrain Avatar

    Love this Merry late Christmas

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  3. BerryBunch.family Avatar
    BerryBunch.family

    😁

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  4. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Amen, brother! Indeed, it is.😀

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  5. jesusluvsall Avatar

    The joy of the Lord is our strength 🙂

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  6. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, my dear brother in Christ, from the Kingdom of Fife!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
    I try not to repeat myself to much, but like to dust off some of my previous posts and revisit them–especially those about the Christmas season.
    🙏Our Lord’s richest blessings to you and yours!

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  7. Alan Kearns Avatar

    I remember this post David, you certainly have enriched it for Christmas.
    God bless you and your family today brother 🙏

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  8. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Amen, sister! Merry Christmas to you and your husband, as well!

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  9. Bridget A. Thomas Avatar

    What priceless gifts Jesus gives! Merry Christmas to you and your wife!

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  10. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Indeed, it did, Deborah. There was joy—outside and in. Merry Christmas to you and Todd!

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  11. deborah wenzler farris Avatar

    A double portion of JOY came to visit and blessed your home. Merry Christmas to you all!

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  12. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, Priscilla! I threw it in for no extra charge. 🤗
    Merry Christmas!

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  13. Priscilla Bettis Avatar

    Love your joy haiku!

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  14. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Indeed, it is. And God’s joy lasts a lifetime—and beyond! But now I’m preaching to a preacher. 😊
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Nicola! I enjoy reading your thoughts.

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  15. seeingliketheeagle Avatar

    Joy is so precious. A lovely post David. Have a blessed Christmas 😊

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  16. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, Andy B. A Merry Christmas to you and the whole bunch!

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  17. BerryBunch.family Avatar
    BerryBunch.family

    Love this David!

    Andy B

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  18. davidsdailydose Avatar

    You’re most welcome, my brother! Merry Christmas to you and yours, as well!

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  19. Majik Avatar

    LOVE this, David! Thank you and “Merry Christmas!”

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  20. davidsdailydose Avatar

    Thank you, Rainer! Merry Christmas to you and Terri, as well. Thankfully, a cold front is headed our way. Blessings, bro!

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  21. The Devotional Guy™ Avatar

    Amen, brother. Merry Christmas!

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