Since December and the celebration of Christmas comes every year...at the same time, all around the world, why do many people insist on having a Scrooge attitude? Whether we believe in the birth of Jesus, the child from Nazareth, or we believe in the idea of a Santa Claus, this season brings joy and cheer as lights are put up, presents are bought, economies are positively affected, and many families meet together just to enjoy being with each other. Grandparents and parents smile when their children and grandchildren open gifts, single parents rejoice to see their kids smiling and laughing in a way that is possibly unfamiliar throughout the year due to stress and the hardships of a single-parent family.
Isn't it interesting the angel announcing the Messiah's birth stated. "I bring you good news that will bring GREAT JOY to all people"? So Heaven must have known the joy that comes when we give to others and the pleasure we get when receiving gifts!
Maybe you've had a difficult year and are not anticipating a good Christmas season, or your plans for the holidays have been shattered or altered. I encourage you to receive the JOY that comes from God, in the form of His Son, JESUS. Physical gifts can't impart eternal joy, but a relationship with the JOY Giver can eternally change your life... and allow you to experience true joy every day of the year!
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