Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, December 17, 2023

Text: Luke 2:8-10

Congregation Advent Reading: We wait as people who experience hardship and pain, yet we are called to witness to the persistent joy that sustains our life as God’s people.

#1–GREAT JOY–

Joy–Great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something or someone greatly valued or appreciated.

#2–The Gospel of Luke and the theme of “JOY”–

Luke 1:44–

Luke 24:52–

#3–Antonyms for JOY–“sorrow,” & “darkness.”

Psalm 30:11-12–

John 8:12–

JOY “displaces” sorrow & darkness.

#4–Life on a roller coaster–

JOY & happiness not based on circumstances.

Our challenge: When tough times, when doubt and fear are knocking on our door, remember the message of the angel to the shepherds: I bring you good tidings of GREAT JOY which will be to all people.