Recapturing the Joy of That Sacred Moment

In “Recapturing the Joy of That Sacred Moment”, Pastor Tim reminds us that joy is a central theme of Advent and calls us to recapture the joy we experienced in our sacred moment of encountering Jesus Christ. He walks us through the Christmas story, showing how Zechariah, Elizabeth, Simeon, Anna, the wise men, and the shepherds all experienced great joy at the coming of the Messiah. Pastor Tim challenges us to examine whether our joy is still overflowing or has diminished due to life’s pressures and responsibilities. He encourages us to remember that joy comes from remaining connected to Jesus through obedience, prayer, and answered prayers, just as Jesus promised in John 15. Let us pray today that God would restore the joy of our salvation and fill us anew with His joy that overflows into every area of our lives.