HAPPINESS AND JOY

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Luke 2:11-13 KJV

What beautiful verses.  This is one of my favorite passages in the Bible because it tells about the birth of our Saviour.  It was a day of happiness and joy when Jesus was born.  There is going to be a day when this Baby Jesus Who grew up and died on the cross for our sins is coming back for us.

When He comes back for us and takes us home to Heaven to live with Him for all eternity there will be no more crying, sorrow or pain.  Children won’t have to run in terror to hide for fear of being hit.  There will be no more beating of spouses and no more drugs and alcohol.  We will have happiness forever.

It is very important for us to remember that one day all sorrow, heartache and pain will be gone forever when Jesus comes back for us.  This world is filled with violence, hatred and all other things that hurt Jesus and break His heart.  When people criticize us and hurt us, we need to remember Jesus cares.

Heavenly Father, we praise You and thank You for Jesus.  Precious Saviour, how I long to see You face to face and thank God, one day I will see You face to face.  I am going to give You a hug that will last for all eternity.  Thank You for loving me and for never leaving me.  I love You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

August 25, 2016