Christmas Is . . . | Week 2

Romans 15:13 (NIV)

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Christmas is a season for finding true joy.

✔️Christmas reminds us that joy isn’t in circumstances but in a Savior who came for us.

Christmas is a Season to Receive Joy. 

Luke 2:10–11 (NIV)

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.

✔️True joy begins with Jesus. 

John 15:11 (NIV)

 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

2. Christmas Is a Season to Grow in Joy

1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 (NIV)

Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

✔️ Joy grows in gratitude. 

What am I grateful for?

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Philippians 4:4 (NIV)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

3. Christmas is a Season to Share Joy

✔️Joy multiplies when it is shared. 

Matthew 5:16 (NIV)

 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.