We’re beginning Week 3 of Advent: Joy
Joy seems to be in short supply right now, doesn’t it? We’re worn down with COVID and the accompanying restrictions, cold weather is coming, and half the country is upset about the election! Joy? You can’t be serious.
I can’t wait to see where God will take us this week, but I do know that joy is central to his purposes for us. “Joy” occurs 65 times in the New Testament so it won’t be hard to find verses!
The fruit of the Spirit is…joy. (Galatians 5.22)
When [the Wise Men] saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. (Matthew 2.10, ESV)
Yes, you are so right, finding Joy can be difficult some days/weeks. I try to choose Joy every day. This week we said goodbye to our oldest basset hound, Newton. He was 14 1/2 years old. Had a great life. Brought so much love, companionship and joy into our lives. It was time. It was the right decision. I am joyfully remembering him. By the way, Happy Birthday Bob! Thank you for all the joy you bring us in these posts.
Thank you, Kathleen. I hope to write about choosing joy tomorrow. Sorry about Newton. I’m glad you’re choosing to joyfully remember him.