This past Sunday, December 11th was the Third Sunday of the Advent Season and for those of us in the 'Disciples of Christ' denomination it was the 'Sunday of Joy'.
In the sermon to which the video on Youtube is linked below, I compared this season of joy to childbirth. We wait with 'joy' for the advent of Christ and just as in childbirth we can and will feel a feeling of mixed fear, anticipation, worry and joy. Just as an expectant mother can be overwhelmed with joy at learning of her pregnancy and yet have to suffer through the pain and fear of morning sickness and delivery; we can be filled with an incredible sense of joy and anticipation over the second coming of Christ and still be surrounded with the pain and suffering of this world.
Joy does not have to exist in a world of only peace and harmony. No, in fact one of the things that separates joy from happiness is that joy can exist in the midst of suffering and pain. In spite of the pain and suffering that we see in this wanting world, may you find and feel the joy that can only be found in the love, peace and hope found in Christ our Savior.
Be a blessing to someone today!
In His Grace & Joy,
Roy
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