As we continue to “Prepare Him Room” during this advent season, this week we look at the joy that comes in the promise of a savior. As we have done the last couple of weeks, we will take a promise made in the Old Testament and understand how it relates to the Christmas season. When Isaiah speaks of hope, peace, and joy, he does so in a specific context. It’s important for us to understand why those things were such meaningful promises when they were written, and why they remain meaningful and powerful today. Joy is one of those precious promises. And the joy that God promises to His people isn’t wrapped in a circumstance or a season. It is a deep and abiding joy, available in any and every circumstance, that comes as a result of knowing God. There is joy in His promise. There is joy in His presence. There is joy as we watch and wait for His coming. We hope that as we study His word, it would bring you to a place of joyful worship. We would love to know how we can be praying for you or ministering to you. Please reach out and let us know!
And the ransomed of the Lord shall return
and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
they shall obtain gladness and joy,
and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
Isaiah 35:10
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