Joy Is Gifted

For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6 NASB

Thank You God that You offer that same joy to Your people when we know you and recognize Jesus Christ as our Saviour.  Amazing grace! Yes Lord, how we need You!  You give us a reason to celebrate because You chose to dwell among us. You went to Calvary’s cross for us. You overcame death and rose from the dead for us. You forgive our sins and give us eternal life when we believe in you! We praise You God!  May we be courageous and receive Holy Spirit’s wisdom, correction, encouragement and understanding that joy doesn’t come from our jobs, our family, our relationships, our finances, or our success. Joy is a gift. It is the gift that You gave us that first Christmas in Jesus Christ. Our joy is poured out of our Savior, King Jesus. Flood our heart with You this Advent season as we reflect on the good news of Jesus’ birth. We pray hope, we pray healing, we pray joy, we pray deliverance, we pray reconciliation, we pray love, we pray rejoicing, we pray salvation, we pray revival, we pray forgiveness in the name of Jesus Christ, amen!