This great joy is for all people.
This great joy endures the many trials and sufferings we face in this age.
At Jesus' birth, the good news of GREAT JOY was brought to the shepherds (Luke 2:10).
And the angel said to [the shepherds], “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.
When the wise men found Jesus, they rejoiced exceedingly with GREAT JOY (Matthew 2:10).
When [the wise men] saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
At the resurrection, the women departed the grave with GREAT JOY (Matthew 28:8)
So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples
Right after the Ascension, the disciples returned to Jerusalem with GREAT JOY (Luke 24:52).
And they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
Jesus is our GREAT JOY, in the manger, on the cross, and at the right hand of the Father.
Father in heaven, we thank you for the great joy of Christmas. The coming of your Son, for us and for our salvation, is indeed a cause for great joy—and he himself the greatest of all joys. Father, stir in us in this Advent season a joy in Christ that is increasingly high and wide and deep enough to endure the many trials and sufferings we face in this age. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Quotes from Day 8 of The Christmas We Didn't Expect
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