Thursday, December 19, 2019

Joy In The Waiting

So this week the Advent candle represents joy.  There is a favorite Bible verse for Joel that speaks of joy.  It is found in Nehemiah 8:10. 



Joy.  Joy runs deeper than happiness.  Happiness is fleeting, momentary.  Joy comes from deep within and is a choice.  In the midst of any circumstances we can still lock our eyes on Jesus and muster up joy.  Joy in knowing what we know.  That Jesus is our Savior, our Healer, our Protector, our Strength.  When we choose joy that comes from our Lord, we receive his strength.  During this season of waiting we choose joy.  Knowing what we know, believing what we believe.  Receiving what we receive from our Lord.......joy to the world the Lord has come!


1 comment:

NanaNor's said...

Dear Renee, Christmas Blessings from our home to yours. I love this verse and post; in the midst of such uncertainty in the world, we know we have Jesus.
God Bless you and Joel.
Noreen