God has given us a joy that no one can take away. No matter what happens in this dark world, we can experience light.
As believers, we experience difficulties differently than the world. We have light even in the darkest moments. Our joy isn’t dependent on what is going on in our lives, our world, or the people we are with. It doesn’t depend on the gifts we give or find under the tree.
No earthly thing can ever give us complete joy. Our joy comes from God. That same joy that flooded the hearts of the shepherds, the angels, the wise men, the hosts of heaven, and Mary and Joseph, is the joy that still can overwhelm our hearts with rejoicing.
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing. (Isaac Watts)