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Jesus was happy when his disciples took him at his word and carried out the mission he gave them of healing and helping those who suffered. See Luke 10:21.
The word "happy" seems a bit light-weight, but Jesus was joyful on the corss. Hebrews 12:2 says Jesus had an array of conflicting emotions going on at that time. He "despised" the shame he was experiencing (pain, betrayal, injustice, spitting, etc.). But he endured, says the writer, "for the joy that was set before him".
I imagine that joy included becoming our Savior and doing his Father's will.
He told three famous stories (parables ) about lost things being found. Read them in Luke 15. He said there was "more joy in heaven" over a single sinner who repents than a shepherd had in finding a lost lamb, or a woman in finding a lost coin. His story was a challeng to religious leaders to sniffed as his fraternization with "sinners". The stoires illustrate what Jesus teaches of God's attitude, and of his own. He takes joy when people repent and find their life in fellowship with God.
The only place in The Bible that mentions Jesus rejoicing is Luke 10:21:
"In that hour Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit and said, "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, and who the Father is except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him."
The definition of rejoice is:
- To feel joyful; be delighted: rejoiced at the news; rejoiced in her friend's good fortune.
- v. To fill with joy; gladden.
- phrasal-verb rejoice in To have or possess: rejoices in a keen mind.
Obviously Our Blessed Lord rejoiced at all times in His Father, in His Father's creation, etc. But, being 100% human there were times when He felt sadness, although being God He could not ever have felt despair.
One of the things that you learn as you progress in the spiritual life is that the constant awareness of God - which causes a state of constant rejoicing - can be your state in life even while you feel sadness at the death of someone, or the departure of friend or family member, etc. These are human sadnesses which do not affect the joy that we feel in the Lord at all times.
Being one of the Trinity, Our Blessed Lord would have always be in this state of continual prayer that is indicative of the unitive way. He prayed at times and out loud for our benefit to teach us and instruct us. But all of His life is teaching and instructive which is why we learn from the Church which contains the fullness of His revelation.
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What does gaudete mean in English?
Rejoice! Gaudeo is the Latin word for "gladden or rejoice." Gaudete is in the imperative mood (ordering or suggesting) and is plural (addressed to more than one person).*There is a Christmas song that is titled "Gaudete, gaudete, Jesus est natus" ("Rejoice, rejoice, Jesus is born").
What you would do in response to the new life that jesus gives?
Rejoice.
What did Jesus tell the 70 disciples to rejoice over?
that your names shall be written in heaven
According to Jesus what causes angels to rejoice.?
According to Jesus in the Bible, angels rejoice over a sinner who repents and turns back to God. This act of repentance and returning to God brings great joy to the angels in heaven.
How many Bible Verses have only Two Words?
1 Thessalonians 5:16 ¶ Rejoice evermore. John 11:35 Jesus wept. The Lord Jesus wept, showing us His humanity and sympathy, He went to Calvary and rose from the dead showing us His glory, so that every true believer can rejoice eternally; Praise His wonderful name.
What are some reasons to rejoice?
The word rejoice means to be extremely happy and joyful, it is used mostly in connection with religion and religious celebrations. Some reasons to rejoice would be to celebrate the life of Jesus, you could rejoice for a number of good things like your good health, the health of your family and loved ones, new friends or any turn of good events, but mostly rejoicing is used in religious context.
What is the second smallest Bible verse in the Bible?
! Thessalonians 5:1616 Rejoice always
Where is the scripture verse Rejoice and again I say rejoice?
Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! [NKJV]
The smallest verse in the Bible?
In the original language: I Thessalonians 5:16 "Rejoice always." In English: John 11:35 "Jesus wept."
What part of speech is rejoice?
Rejoice is a verb.
Who sang rejoice rejoice your son is coming home again?
The day has come, the day for which I've wept and prayed; The time to shout- my joy has now arrived; My son's come home- his face on the horizon, and My joy is full because he is alive- Alive! Alive! Alive! Rejoice! Rejoice! My son is coming home again, Rejoice! Rejoice! Go- kill the fatted calf; Rejoice! Rejoice! My son is coming home again, Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice on his behalf.
Is rejoice a noun?
No, the word rejoice is a verb (rejoice, rejoices, rejoicing, rejoiced). The noun forms for the verb to rejoice are rejoicer, one who rejoices, and the gerund (verbal noun) rejoicing.
