Good Tidings of Great Joy

December 13, 2009
Today’s Message: “The Entrance of Joy”
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Psalm 32:1 “Happy is the man whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is covered.”

The Luke 2 Angel proclaimed : “Good Tidings of Great Joy”
Luke 2:6-14 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."


The Savior of the world brings good news of great joy for all people
Circumstances contribute to joy, but they do not control joy

Reasons to be joyful:
You are personally significant to God
You have the promise
You have been pardoned
You have an invitation to participate

A wise man once said, “Friends double our joy and divide our grief.”

Great joy is God’s gift to you. Don’t leave it unopened.

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