Dear Beloved,
I pray that this season of Advent is bringing you closer to the true joy that is found in Christ alone. As we await the birth of our Savior, it is easy to get swept up in the material aspects of Christmas—the gifts, the decorations, the festivities. Yet, true joy, the kind that endures, comes not from what we receive, but from what has already been given to us.
John 15:11 tells us that Christ’s joy will be in us and that this joy will be complete. This is not a fleeting happiness based on external circumstances, but a deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing Jesus as our Savior. The anticipation of Christ's birth is not just a sentimental feeling; it is a cause for profound rejoicing, because in Him, we find ultimate peace, grace, and joy.
Let this be a reminder to you, dear friend: no matter what is happening around you, the joy of salvation cannot be taken away. Christ’s joy is your joy, and it is more than enough.
Rejoice, for our Savior is coming!
Brother Jesse
Co-founder & Sr. Chaplain, SFIHG Ministries
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