Joy

 Believers experience joy different from the world. The world seeks to be happy, but happiness is fleeting. Those of us who know Jesus face life with joy even in suffering. 

Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.      James 1.2-3

As you enter this third week of Advent, may you find joy in the promise that is to come. The narrative leading to the birth of Jesus begins this week with the story of the kings. King David will enter the scene humbly. His life includes great victories and grave trials. Through it all we see the words of his soul penned in the book of Psalms and find he found great joy in knowing his God.

Father God, You are a constant source of joy. In the trials of life when my faith is tested, I recognise You are growing me to serve You completely. May I ever look to You for the source of my joy. In Jesus’ name, Amen