Have you heard this song before? It is one of those that has a tendency to get stuck in your head. And yet it is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact it is quite good to be reminded of that Joy that is ours in Jesus Christ. Too much happens in life to try to convince us otherwise. It seems like we are constantly bombarded by situations in life that would cause us to fall into the temptation to think differently, but our God is faithful. He keeps his promises. He is living among us. He is a mighty savior. With his love he calms all our fears, and in that relationship and life with him there is Joy. Now, this joy is not merely a feeling or emotion but it is something much deeper. It is something that comes out of our relationship with our God. It is something that that comes out of God's promised future. It is something that is for God's people a source of strength, it is a mark of the lives of God's people.
This is a very good thing. It is a joy that lasts forever and can never be outlasted. Because this joy is anchored in the promises of our God. Our God is faithful, he always has kept his promises, and he always will. And in that we find Joy. May that joy be evident in your life during this Advent season and always.
Sincerely,
Pastor CJ
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