Third Sunday of Advent - Joy
We all know what happiness feels like, a smile, a rush of warm-fuzzies, the feeling you get after opening a gift. Jesus delights in the moments of happiness in our lives, but He also offers us something that goes beyond momentary happiness—lasting joy. Our Savior’s arrival offered a gift of great joy to the world—eternal love and life with Him. He is Immanuel, God with us. He will never leave us or forsake us. No matter what comes our way, we can unwrap the gift of lasting joy in our lives as we rest in the truth of God’s immeasurable love.
The Third Candle, is called the Shepherd’s Candle, and represents the joy felt at the birth of our Lord, as well as the joy we have in anticipation of His return.
“But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.”—Luke 2:10–11
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