Simple Joy

Simple does not equate with easy.

We need to be reminded of this truth. Just because a concept is simple does not mean it is easy. Just because someone may “get it” easier does not mean only a few can understand and live it out.

We are familiar with cynicism, criticalness and bitterness.

These are the traits of our world. This is the common human element.

Our world thrives on comparison.

The problem with this is we can always find someone better than us. The converse is true, there is always someone worse off than us.

We find what we are looking for.

Something is only lost when you realize you don’t have it.

Joy can always be found.

This is the Christmas story.

Joy is not about things going as planned.

Mary and Joseph were not supposed to be in the situation they were in. There wasn’t a wedding yet.

Joy can be found in “new” places.

They are in Bethlehem though there may be good reasons to believe they have never been there.

Joy is found when we are present.

In our text verse 19 states, “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart”. This is the principle of being present.

Joy is found in Christ.

This is the proclamation the angels give the shepherds. The same is true of us today.

Joy can be found when we seek it.

Will you seek it? Do you really want it?