Choose Joy

Genesis 3-5; Luke 2 

“…Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.”

Luke 2:10

Fear often keeps us from embracing and receiving good news from the Lord. The words “good news” are the same word(s) as “gospel.” I bring you “gospel” that will cause great joy. We know that while the shepherds and wise men embraced the good news, Herod killed hundreds of baby boys in the Bethlehem area in an attempt to destroy this good news. There is joy when receiving and sharing the gospel. Many have not experienced this joy yet; but, as we head into a new year, let us choose joy. Let’s choose to share and receive the good news of Jesus regardless of the darkness around us. This good news is for all people and cannot be kept to ourselves. Choosing joy rather than being held back by fear marked those who followed Jesus as his disciples. This same choice continued up to and following Christ’s later death and resurrection. No matter our circumstances, choose joy!

“Lord Jesus, I choose joy this day, and I choose your gospel, for your glory.”