Monday December 23, 2024

Luke 1:57-66

The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had shown her so great a kindness, they shared her joy.

Do you know of someone who has been wanting something for so long? This person has seen disappointment after disappointment and then finally an answer. Part of our Christian calling or should I say human calling is to rejoice in the joy of others. It is not time to tell our story or to one up them but simply to acknowledge that God has done something special for them. May we practice joy for others.

Almost all of us have had that one friend or family member who we think becomes annoyed over our blessings. But for every one upper God truly sends ten or more people who genuinely are happy for us and pray for us. I repeat my message from last Sunday: Be the bringer of joy!!