Joy: that’s something else we have a shortage of. Advent seems to be the answer to everything, doesn’t it? Teen suicide is up, for example: no Hope. And a lot of folks spend a good bit of their time sniping at others on social media: no Love. And Joy? As they say in New York, Fuhgeddaboudit!*
The world was just as messed up when Jesus came, and he brought Joy:
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (John 15.11, NKJV)
* Forget about it!
Great reminder! I’m stressing about our family Christmas gathering Saturday. I’ve planned well, but a bad storm is headed our way and threatening to rain all day Saturday! I need the outside space for eating! I’m praying and choosing joy – the joy of family whether inside or out!
Good for you!