The Gifts of Christmas Advent Series The Gift

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The Gifts of Christmas Advent Series The Gift of Joy

The Gifts of Christmas Advent Series The Gift of Joy

 • Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to

• Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to them, ‘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 •

 • Recognize Joy • When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On

• Recognize Joy • When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2: 10– 11 •

 • Choose Joy • Choose Gratitude: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in

• Choose Joy • Choose Gratitude: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5: 16– 18 • Choose to Obey: John 15: 11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. • Choose to Abide: John 15 Jesus said that just as He remains in His Father’s love, we remain in His love, and our joy is complete.

 • Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to

• Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to them, ‘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 •

 • Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to

• Anticipate Joy Waiting and Some Watching • But the angel said to them, ‘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 •