brings glad tidings
of great Joy to all people!
I recently had the opportunity to write a Christmas program for my church. I couldn’t stop thinking about the familiar Christmas hymn ‘Joy to the World.’ Do we really understand the significance behind the word ‘joy‘ as we sing that beautiful hymn? Do we recognize and understand all the wonderful blessings that are available to all mankind because of a babe born in Bethlehem?
Jesus Christ led a perfect life and showed by example the way we should live and treat one another. He knelt and washed the feet of His disciples to teach mankind to love and serve.
At a time in my life when I didn’t want to continue and I felt completely broken, serving others literally saved me. There is great joy to be found when we turn our hearts outward to the needs of others.
Because of the birth and life of this tiny baby and His infinite Atonement and Resurrection, all mankind will be resurrected. What greater joy can there be than Eternal life with those we love!
May we all look outward this Holiday Season and find true joy as we serve and love our neighbor! Merry Christmas!
by Tanya Christiansen