The Overflowing Joy in Advent
This is the third installment of the four-week writings to guide us through Advent. In the first week, I wrote about expectant waiting. Last week, my thoughts turned to praise. This week, let our hearts and minds be filled with joy. If you want to read the first two writings, they can be found by clicking the links below:
We are in the season of Advent, which means “coming,” It is in this season leading up to Christmas that we expectantly wait, in hope and anticipation, of the arrival, the coming, of Jesus, who is the Messiah of the World.
During this week, reflect upon the shepherds, who were out in the field tending to their flocks, minding their own business, when suddenly an angel announced that the long awaited Messiah had come! In Luke 2:10-11 we find this – “And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”
The essence of joy is found in experiencing the presence of Christ, who comes not as a mighty warrior, but instead as a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a manger, to bring joy to the world!
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” Psalm 16:11.
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