Celebrating the Light of ChristmasSample

Your Joy Is Your Testimony As Christians, at Christmastime we exclaim, “Joy to the world!” The question is, are we really living out that joy before the world? If you pay attention to people on the roads and in stores, you won’t see evidence of much joy. Most of the time, you’ll see stress, unhappiness or indifference. Someone who has joy definitely stands out! That’s why your joy is your testimony. Not fake, bubbling-over happiness—true, pure joy that comes from Jesus—the Light of Joy—living on the inside of you. The joy that can only come from knowing who you are in Christ, how much you are loved by Almighty God, and how He has already provided for your every need and desire. When you think about those things, how can you not be joyful?! Joy is a fruit of the spirit—evidence of God’s supernatural power living within you. It is a natural attractor, too. People in the world are so desperate for love, peace, hope and joy, they’ll go to extremes to get it. But they can’t have true joy without Jesus. Your joy is your testimony when you stay calm, kind and happy even during life’s challenges. It speaks volumes when you are the only one who never seems to grumble or complain. It shines God’s light into the world when you don’t let current events or unkind people ruin your day. Your joy is more than just a blessing to you, it is a blessing to others. After watching you maintain your joy in all things, it won’t be long before people start asking you how you do it. That will be your blessed opportunity to share Jesus and provide others with the powerful Source of your joy to have for themselves. This Christmas, be the one who is joyful even during a pandemic, an intense election cycle and any personal challenges you might face. Shine the Light of Joy into a hurting world. You’ll find it will continue to increase your own joy, too.