The Joy Set Before Us

Endurance Through Hope and Vision

By: Geoffrey Schmitt

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

The Joy Set Before Us is a devotional Bible study exploring how joy — not stoicism or sheer willpower — is the true engine of Christian endurance.

Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2, this book traces the many ways joy sustains the believer through suffering, fellowship, peace, hope, and the finish line of faith.

Through Scripture, Teaching, Meditation, Reflection, Poetry, Questions, Prayer, and the Smithy’s Forge exercises, Geoffrey Schmitt (“Willingheart”) weaves together stories from pastoral ministry, Kairos prison weekends, family life, grief, healing, and unexpected moments of kindness — like folding origami dollar rings to brighten a stranger’s day.

Each chapter highlights a different dimension of endurance:

• the joy that strengthens our steps,
• the fellowship that carries our burdens,
• the peace that calms our storms,
• the resurrection hope that outlives grief,
• the witnesses who cheer us on,
• the promises that anchor our trust,
• and the joy waiting at the finish line.

This study invites readers to lift their eyes from the moment to the meaning, from the hardship to the hope, and from the cross to the joy that awaits every believer in the presence of Christ.