JOY is a delight of the mind arising from the consideration of a present or assured possession of a future good.
When moderate it is called gladness.
When raised suddenly to the highest degree it is exultation.
When our desires are limited by our possessions it is contentment.
When high desires are accomplished, it brings satisfaction.
When opposition is defeated, we call it triumph.
Woman: A human adult female intentionally and beautifully created in the image of God wonderfully bearing the distinct XX chromosome to the cellular level.
Luke 1:39-45
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, 40 and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. 41 And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit, 42 and she exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! 43 And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. 45 And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her from the Lord.”
Main Point: Jesus Brings JOY to the world
Luke 1:46-55
And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 49 for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. 51 He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; 52 he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; 53 he has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. 54 He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, 55 as he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his offspring forever.”
1. What God did for Mary (v46-49)
• He is my Savior
• He has looked and chosen me
• He is mighty
• He has done great things for me
• His name is Holy
2. What God did for Us (v50-53)
• His mercy is extended to those who fear him
• He has shown his strength
• He has scattered the proud
• He has brought down the mighty
• He has exulted the humble
• He has filled the hungry
• He has sent the rich away empty
3. What God did for Israel (v54–55)
• He has helped his servant Israel