These words filled my heart this morning as I was waking up, “Change is inevitable, Joy is a choice”.
I don’t know if someone famous said them, I don’t know where I heard them. Maybe the Lord just gave those words to me and if He did, I’m sharing them with you.
“But the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people.11 For to you is born this day in the town of David a Savior, Who is Christ (the Messiah) the Lord!” Luke 2:10-11 AMPC
We’ve all heard the “Christmas Story” at least once. God’s love came to earth as a baby. Angels sang, shepherds were startled, a young woman and man’s lives were changed completely and the world received a Savior.
Inevitable change!
Lots of change, and with it came uncertainty; some feared it, some hated it (Herod), some worshipped it and some were filled with joy. There is no doubt all were changed by this one life!
Many of the changes we encounter can step us back on our heels and create an atmosphere of uncertainty. That is when we draw close to the One who came to bring us joy. Our relationship with Christ, our dependence upon the Father, our comfort from the Holy Spirit let us know that we are not alone. When we trust Him, in all things, we can experience unspeakable joy. Joy because He is trustworthy.
“Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy. 5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have. 7 And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God’s peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds.” Philippians 4:4-7 ERV
I can be filled with joy, not about unexpected changes or circumstances, but because God’s greatest gift, the gift of love has been given to me and to you, to all of us, and our relationship with Him brings peace and provides all that we need. We find comfort, peace and joy in His love.
Joy to the world, the Lord has come! Make joy your choice!