You have shown me the way of life, and you will fill me with the     joy of your presence.’              Acts 2:28 NLT


In Acts 2:28, Peter quotes from Psalm 16:11, which speaks of the joy of being in God's presence. He then goes on to say that Jesus has shown us the way to this joy.

What does it mean to "show the way of life"? It means to reveal the path that leads to true happiness and fulfillment. It means to show us how to live in a way that is pleasing to God and that brings us into a close relationship with him.

Jesus showed us the way of life by his own life and teaching. He lived a perfect life, free from sin. He taught us how to love God and love our neighbors. And he died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, so that we could be forgiven and have eternal life.

When we follow Jesus, we are following the way of life. We are living in a way that is pleasing to God. We are experiencing the joy of his presence.

This joy is not something that we can earn or deserve. It is a gift from God. But it is a gift that we can receive when we follow Jesus.

The joy of God's presence is not something that is always easy to find. There will be times when we experience pain, suffering, and loss. But even in these times, we can still experience the joy of God's presence. This is because God is always with us, no matter what we are going through.

If you are looking for true happiness and fulfillment, then I encourage you to follow Jesus. He will show you the way of life, and he will fill you with the joy of his presence.

Here are some additional thoughts on Acts 2:28:

• The "way of life" is not just about living a long and healthy life. It is about living a life that is in accordance with God's will. It is about living a life that is full of love, peace, and joy.

• The "joy of God's presence" is not just a fleeting emotion. It is a deep and abiding sense of well-being that comes from knowing that God is with us. It is a sense of peace and contentment that no one can take away from us.

• If we want to experience the joy of God's presence, we need to follow Jesus. We need to live our lives in accordance with his teachings. We need to open our hearts to him and allow him to fill us with his love.

I pray that you will experience the joy of God's presence in your life.

In summary:

• Jesus has shown us the way to true happiness and fulfillment.

• The way of life is to live in a way that is pleasing to God and that brings us into a close relationship with him.

• Jesus showed us the way of life by his own life and teaching.

• The joy of God's presence is not something that we can earn or deserve. It is a gift from God.

• If we want to experience the joy of God's presence, we need to follow Jesus.

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