Christmas, it's the most wonderful time of the
year, full of beautiful decorations, scrumptious food, and giving. Everyone seems to be be a little happier, it
is the season of joy.
It is easy to be joyful when surrounded by
beauty, delicious food, and the ones you love.
But, what happens when all the food is eaten, the decorations are put
away and we go back to normal?
Happiness can be fleeting, it comes and goes
depending upon our mood, and circumstances. Joy is not a fleeting emotion like
happiness. It is simply not being an upbeat, bubbly person. True joy is
something deeper, it is the working of the Holy Spirit within us. It comes from
knowing Jesus and having an intimate relationship with Him. No matter what our
circumstances when we know Jesus we can have true joy. Joy is steady confidence in our Saviour Jesus
Christ and it does not come and go like an emotion.
When the Angels appeared before the Shepherds
they declared: “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will
bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been
born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!" Luke 2:10-11
Our true source of joy is Jesus! He never
changes, He never leaves us!
Enjoy this Christmas season and cherish the
moments that bring a smile to your face. In all you do throughout the season
and the new year to come, look to Jesus for He is our GREAT JOY!
"JOY TO THE WORLD, THE LORD IS COME!"
Joyelle Gagnon was powerfully touched by the presence of God in 2006. At that
moment she made the decision to pursue the Kingdom of God. Since experiencing
God’s transformin
life. Joyelle longs to see the Church of God rise up and impact our communities,
cities and nations. Whether it is writing, speaking or teaching, Joyelle loves to
convey biblical principles in a practical manner that will equip and call to action the
people of God. Joyelle with her husband Paul and daughter Sophie live in Hanley
Saskatchewan and attend Faith Alive Family Church.
moment she made the decision to pursue the Kingdom of God. Since experiencing
God’s transformin
life. Joyelle longs to see the Church of God rise up and impact our communities,
cities and nations. Whether it is writing, speaking or teaching, Joyelle loves to
convey biblical principles in a practical manner that will equip and call to action the
people of God. Joyelle with her husband Paul and daughter Sophie live in Hanley
Saskatchewan and attend Faith Alive Family Church.
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