“Joy is distinctly a Christian word and a Christian thing. It is the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the result of what happens of an agreeable sort. Joy has its springs deep down inside. And that spring never runs dry, no matter what happens. Only Jesus gives that joy.”
S. D. Gordon (1859-1936)
Joy: Jesus in the manger, Jesus on the cross, Jesus resurrected, Jesus on the throne … Jesus in my heart.
Good morning, Lord. We sing, “Joy to the world, the Lord is come,” but the whole world isn’t rejoicing. The doubt and distress I see around me don’t detract from Your message, God. It simply means there are folks who haven’t heard or don’t care. Open their hearts, change their minds — bring them to Jesus, fill them with joy.
