“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth” (Luke 15:10).

Several of the men stood in the foyer of their local church and spoke of the wonderful blessings that were taking place in the congregation. Fred was the first to speak. He said, “Two people asked the Lord Jesus to be their Savior at the end of the service. What a wonderful blessing.”

Terry agreed and added, “Yeah, just think! The angels of God are rejoicing in that these people are saved. I know the Bible says that somewhere.” Several of the men agreed.

“Well, to tell you the truth that verse is Luke 15:10, and do you want to know something?” Bob asked. The rest of the men nodded their heads in unison. “I know that the angels of God are rejoicing, but there is something even better than the angels rejoicing. It says that ‘there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God.’ This means that God Himself is rejoicing over one sinner that repents!” Bob continued. It was a great theological lesson in those few moments.

Each of the men walked away from the foyer thinking about how happy they were to see folks asking the Lord to be their Savior and remembering that God Himself rejoices over this.

For today: Have you asked the Lord Jesus to be your Savior? If so, do you know that your decision brought joy to the Lord Himself?