Joy, Hope & Peace

Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord - Luke 2:10,11.

 Joy            

             The birth of Jesus brought us great joy. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” - Luke 2:10,11. Everlasting joy will be upon their heads; they will attain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee away - Isaiah 51:11.

Hope         

            The birth of Jesus brought us great hope. Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord" - Luke 2:10,11. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead - 1 Peter 1:3. For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future - Jeremiah 29:11.

Peace

           The birth of Jesus brought us great peace. Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! - Luke 2:14. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ - Romans 5:1. The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:7. In Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world - John 16:33. Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid - John 14:27.

 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him - Romans 15:13.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, We thank You for coming to the world and filling us with hope, joy and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.