Advent Week 3: Finding Joy in Our Discouragements
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Elizabeth and Mary: Mothers’
Elizabeth and Mary: Mothers’
Luke 1:5-7 -
Luke 1:5-7 -
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.
7 - But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.
7 - But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well advanced in years.
Luke 1:25 - “Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”
Luke 1:25 - “Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people.”
Luke 1:39 - Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah
Luke 1:39 - Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah
Luke 1:41-45 -
Luke 1:41-45 -
41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
41 And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
42 Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!
43 But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
43 But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
44 For indeed, as soon as the voice of your greeting sounded in my ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
45 Blessed is she who believed, for there will be a fulfillment of those things which were told her from the Lord.”
Luke 1:46-55
Luke 1:46-55
46 And Mary said:
46 And Mary said:
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
“My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His name.
And holy is His name.
50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him
50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him
From generation to generation.
From generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with His arm;
51 He has shown strength with His arm;
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
52 He has put down the mighty from their thrones,
And exalted the lowly.
And exalted the lowly.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things,
53 He has filled the hungry with good things,
And the rich He has sent away empty.
And the rich He has sent away empty.
54 He has helped His servant Israel,
54 He has helped His servant Israel,
In remembrance of His mercy,
In remembrance of His mercy,
55 As He spoke to our fathers,
55 As He spoke to our fathers,
To Abraham and to his seed forever.”
To Abraham and to his seed forever.”
It’s OK to be joyful—and happy.
It’s OK to be joyful—and happy.
2. Joy is our strength.
2. Joy is our strength.
1 Peter 1:8-9
1 Peter 1:8-9
8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
9 receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.
3. We can choose joy.
3. We can choose joy.
James 1:2-4
James 1:2-4
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Psalm 13:1
Psalm 13:1
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
How long will You hide Your face from me?
Psalm 13:5
Psalm 13:5
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;
5 But I have trusted in Your mercy;
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Nehemiah 8:10
Nehemiah 8:10
10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”