Jesus Christ has done it all, first to last, bringing you from death in sin to life in glory. Our Savior planned and achieved redemption, called and is keeping you, has justified and is sanctifying you, and will glorify you when you are finished with this world. What a cause for joy! When you were dead in your sins God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the written code, with its regulations, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he took it away, nailing it to the cross. Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Did you hear that? Jesus triumphed, conquered, and overcame. He gives you power to do the same. This is why you can be joyful!
