Joy to the World

Mike Smith
Luke 2:10–11 (CSB)
December 8^th, 2024

“¹⁰ But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: ¹¹ Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” —Luke 2:10–11 (CSB)

“in your presence there is fullness of joy…” —Psalm 16:11 (ESV)

The Christmas story reminds us that we were

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Luke 2:10-11; Psalm 98:1-9

Joy is born from the

of a

Reveal Answer

— with God and others.
Psalm 16:11; Numbers 6:24-26; Romans 8:14-15; 1 John 3:1

Joy does not remove suffering. Joy means never again

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Hebrews 12:2; Psalm 118:24; James 1:2