The Candle of Joy – Day 4 – Wednesday
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:5b NKJV)
Today’s Thought: Our world needs the joy that comes from Jesus as much today as the people who awaited His arrival centuries ago.
Today’s Prayer: Loving God, I’m counting down the days until Christmas. It’s a time of waiting, of planning, of anticipation. It’s a happy time! But when I really think about the first part of this verse, I feel the pain and uncertainty of the enslaved people of ancient times as they waited for their Savior to come and rescue them. If I look at my life only, I don’t have much reason to weep, and for that I’m grateful. But when I open my eyes to the world around me, to the many who are enslaved physically, emotionally, and spiritually, my heart weeps for our world. We need a Savior every bit as much now as they did then. The difference is we know Who He is. Joy came to a hurting world that morning when Jesus was born. And joy is still here. This Advent season let the joy that came to humanity at the birth of the King of kings well up in me until it overflows into my world. Amen.
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