During this Advent season, we are doing 25 days of Christmas ewords! Hi, this is Dorette Schaal with your dailyeword. We will be celebrating Advent with a different scripture everyday that relates to Hope, Joy, Peace and Love, all the wonderful things that Jesus came to bring. He was heaven manifested on the earth, and because of Him, we can live an amazing abundant life, filled with hope, overflowing with joy, enjoying perfect peace, and surrounded with love. In Matt 6:9-13 The Lord’s Prayer, Jesus makes it very clear that he wants the earth to experience a little bit of heaven…. His kingdom come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Let’s enjoy life with a little glimmer of heaven right here on this earth during these 25 days of Christmas ewords. The word for this week is Joy.
Overjoyed when they saw the star
Can you imagine the joy when baby Jesus was found? The Messiah had been anticipated for hundreds of years, and finally, here He was. Angels announced His birth, shepherds were the first to see the newborn babe, and then the world took notice. Many were joyful. Herod heard and was disturbed. It says in Matt 2: 10 that the Magi saw the star announcing Jesus’ birth and were overjoyed. The star led them right to where the baby lay. They were overjoyed at finding the baby in a manger. The Magi brought rich gifts to the stable. They joyfully opened their treasures and gave gifts as earthly kings to the Heavenly King. When we give greetings at Christmas in America we say Merry Christmas, in Mexico they say Feliz Navidad, and in German speaking countries they say Froliche Weinachten, and in French speaking countries Joyous Noel. Each of the words describing Christmas in each language means joy, happiness, or celebration. The kings were overjoyed at the first Christmas. Our hearts can be full of joy during Christmas, because Jesus is here. Even if life has been hard, or circumstances have been dreary, even if relationships have failed, now is the time to celebrate. In the midst of the world’s turmoil, Jesus came. In the midst of any turmoil you might be in, Jesus wants to come and give peace, and to fill your heart with joy. We now have life, and it only gets better when Jesus is in it! We have seen the Star, and we are overjoyed.
Word for the Day: Matt 2;:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed
#9 Bring some joy to an elderly neighbor or someone in a nursing home or assisted living center. Bake a Christmas treat and visit an elderly relative or church member who needs encouragement.