"Joy in the Weary World"
"Joy in the Weary World"
Message by Pastor Bill Tucker
Message by Pastor Bill Tucker
The third candle of Advent is Joy. Joy is not happiness that depends on circumstances. Joy is the deep, unshakable gladness that comes from knowing we are loved by God. The shepherds received good news of great joy. Mary sang of a God who lifts the lowly. Simeon held the infant Messiah and declared he could now depart in peace. Joy is woven into the story of Jesus' birth because Jesus Himself is the source of our joy. This week, we will discover how to access joy even when life is hard and the season feels heavy.
The third candle of Advent is Joy. Joy is not happiness that depends on circumstances. Joy is the deep, unshakable gladness that comes from knowing we are loved by God. The shepherds received good news of great joy. Mary sang of a God who lifts the lowly. Simeon held the infant Messiah and declared he could now depart in peace. Joy is woven into the story of Jesus' birth because Jesus Himself is the source of our joy. This week, we will discover how to access joy even when life is hard and the season feels heavy.
