Heaven’s Joy Is You Living Fully Alive in Christ
Sep 21, 2025 • Fr Elijah Estafanous
This sermon reflects on Luke 10 and Psalm 21, where we see the only moment recorded in the Gospels where Jesus rejoiced in the Spirit. What brings Christ joy? When His disciples live authentically in the power and purpose He created them for. Abouna Elijah challenges us to examine what hinders us from that life—whether it is distraction, misplaced priorities, or fear—and calls us to find our true strength in God, not in wealth, titles, or worldly success.
With practical examples and vivid stories, this message invites us to see our work, families, and schools as altars where we glorify God. True joy is found not in what we accumulate, but in responding to God’s love, immersing ourselves in Scripture, and sitting at the feet of Christ like Mary. Heaven rejoices when we live as sons and daughters of the King, no longer like beggars but as heirs of His eternal kingdom.
If you’ve ever felt distracted, anxious, or stuck in fear, this message will remind you that the joy of the Lord is found in you living fully as who He created you to be
With practical examples and vivid stories, this message invites us to see our work, families, and schools as altars where we glorify God. True joy is found not in what we accumulate, but in responding to God’s love, immersing ourselves in Scripture, and sitting at the feet of Christ like Mary. Heaven rejoices when we live as sons and daughters of the King, no longer like beggars but as heirs of His eternal kingdom.
If you’ve ever felt distracted, anxious, or stuck in fear, this message will remind you that the joy of the Lord is found in you living fully as who He created you to be