Matthew 2:10 – “When they saw the star they were filled with joy!” (NLT)
And then, if you then move to Luke’s account...
Luke 1:44 – “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, my baby leaped for Joy.” (Even John the Baptist danced for Joy when he realized that Jesus was close by).
Then we hear the message of the angels when they speak to the shepherds...
Luke 2:10 – “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
We can even take a giant leap to the end of Jesus’ life, to that scene at the Resurrection, where the women come to anoint his body with spices. They are frightened yet still filled with Joy.
“So, the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet also filled with great joy...” – Matthew 28:8
Thought: Do you see what I mean? Jesus’ life is covered in JOY.
And then, if you then move to Luke’s account...
Luke 1:44 – “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, my baby leaped for Joy.” (Even John the Baptist danced for Joy when he realized that Jesus was close by).
Then we hear the message of the angels when they speak to the shepherds...
Luke 2:10 – “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”
We can even take a giant leap to the end of Jesus’ life, to that scene at the Resurrection, where the women come to anoint his body with spices. They are frightened yet still filled with Joy.
“So, the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet also filled with great joy...” – Matthew 28:8
Thought: Do you see what I mean? Jesus’ life is covered in JOY.
Wherever Jesus went JOY was there. It is as if Jesus’ shadow was JOY itself.
Living in Grace
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