Whenever I think about being filled with joy, I can’t help but think of Mary, filled with joy as she was pregnant with baby Jesus. The Bible says that Jesus actually leaped for joy in her womb. God’s very supernatural gift was wrapped up in very natural womb and would be brought by special delivery to earth through a very humble girl in very natural circumstances. The baby born in a barn was the King of Kings and Lord of lords. God’s great provision for mankind came in the form of a very tiny baby. We also hold a very special treasure in a very earthen vessel. When we chose to serve and follow Jesus, the Spirit of God came to live on the inside of us. That really is incredible to think about….. our spirit being alive to God! We all live very natural lives, but we are carriers of an incredible, supernatural treasure on the inside. As we celebrate the arrival of a baby Jesus this year, we can also anticipate God fulfilling his work in us. Truly we are all under construction, and each day we can become closer and closer to the masterpiece that He wants to create in us. Each day we can make choices that bring us to the place of reflecting Jesus through our lives. The fruit of the spirit should be evident in us. Each day we can let the joy of the Lord bubble up on the inside of us as we participate in our Christmas celebrations. Don’t forget to let that same joy affect those around you.
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