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DISCOVER THE BLISSFUL GLOW OF CHRISTMAS: JOY AND LOVE
THE CORE MESSAGE: The divine presence of Jesus our Savior illuminates the promise of radiant joy and unconditional love.
The Gift of Christ Illuminates:
Eternal HOPE
Lasting PEACE
Unfathomable JOY
Extraordinary LOVE
JOY
Happiness is fleeting, grounded in circumstances or external factors; it can be influenced by events, people, places, things, and thoughts.
Joy transcs circumstances; it's an inner state of contentment, confidence, and hopeful anticipation that doesn't waver with external conditions.
The Greek word chara joy appears 59 times in the New Testament, while rejoice surfaces another 78 times, highlighting its profound significance.
Luke 2:8-11 narrates an angel's declaration to shepherds watching their flocks by night. The angel reassured them of good news that brings great joy for all people vs. 10.
The Greek word megas denotes not just joy but radiant, extravagant joy that fills the world.
John 10:10 explns Christ's purpose as coming to bring life and joy, saying he came so we might enjoy abundant living.
God is the source of this joy.
Joy doesn't require the absence of problems; it thrives amidst them with the presence of Jesus by our side.
The Divine radiates joy. - Karl Barth
Joy is the serious business of Heaven. - C.S. Lewis
Galatians 5:22-23 lists love as one of several fruits of the Holy Spirit, along with joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, fthfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
JOY IS SUPER-NATURAL joy that transcs understanding and circumstances.
LOVE
David in Psalm 17:7 expresses a heartfelt wish to witness God's wonderful love.
The wonder of extraordinary love is that it originates from God, who freely bestows it upon us, making it an everyday blessing yet preserving its awe-inspiring nature.
In John 4:9-10, we're reminded that God loves us unconditionally and sent His Son as a sacrifice for our sins.
The Greek word agape signifies selfless love that gives without expecting repayment - the essence of God's love.
The very reason Christ came into the world was to offer his life as a sacrificial offering for mankind's sins, affirms Billy Graham, echoing the core message of Christmas.
The essence of Christmas is indeed about God's love being made manifest.
1 John 4:11-12 encourages believers to emulate this divine love by loving each other since God loved us so much.
God puts His love into our lives that it might flow out, as David Guzik explns.
As Christians, we too are called upon to embody the tangible expression of God's love towards others through acts of kindness and service.
Isah 9:6 proclms an extraordinary child born who carries titles such as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
The season truly embodies joy because it brings us Jesus!
It's the gift that illuminates hope, peace, joy, and love, enriching our lives year-round.
DISCOVER THE BLISSFUL GLOW OF CHRISTMAS.
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