Sunday, December 15, 2013

We Light the Candle of Joy

Joy Grows

 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,[a] the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,[b] praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
 
It starts with one and then before you know it, there is a multitude.  Look at the rose window in the picture.  See how the petals radiate from the center?  When God sent Joy into the world it came in the form of a baby, a baby that would grow into a man, a man who would offer his life to save all people.  And how that message of joy has grown!
 
This flash mob "Ode to Joy" (click here to link) is a perfect illustration of the growth of joy, the contagious nature of joy. 
 
Where will you share joy this day?
 
Prayer:
Come Lord Jesus!
Plant the seed of joy in my heart that your love may radiate from me.
Amen.
 

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