Joy For All

23 Dec

From the Heart

Louise Gibson

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On the final day of a Christian publishing conference in Singapore, 280 participants from 50 countries gathered in the outdoor plaza of a hotel for a group photo. From the second-floor balcony, the photographer took many shots from different angles before finally saying,”We’re through”.  A voice from the crowd shouted with relief, “Well, joy to the world!” Immediately, someone replied by singing, ‘The Lord is come.” Others began to join in. Soon the entire group was singing the familiar carol in beautiful harmony.  It was a moving display of unity and joy.

In Luke’s account of the Christmas story, an angel announced the birth of Jesus to a group of shepherds saying, “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.  Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.” ( Luke 2:10-11)

The joy was not for a few people, but for all. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son”.(John 3:16)

As we share the life-changing message of Jesus with others, we join the worldwide chorus in proclaiming “the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love.” “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” David McCasland

The good news of Jesus’s birth is a source of joy for all people.

 

“Merry Christmas, dear friends. And a Happy New Year.”

Louise Gibson

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9 Responses to “Joy For All”

  1. Onisha Ellis December 23, 2016 at 8:16 pm #

    A wonderful story, Louise. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas.

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  2. divoran09 December 23, 2016 at 10:20 am #

    What a magnificent story!

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    • LOUISE GIBSON December 23, 2016 at 1:53 pm #

      CHRISTMAS IS A WONDERFUL TIME OF YEAR TO BE SHARED WITH ALL PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. GOD BLESS YOU, DIVORAN.

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  3. ludyja December 23, 2016 at 7:30 am #

    Louise, that is absolutely beautiful! What a joyful message! Judy

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    • LOUISE GIBSON December 23, 2016 at 8:35 am #

      Thank you, JUDY. ‘Merry Christmas with God’s richest blessings”

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  4. GP Cox December 23, 2016 at 7:18 am #

    Have a wonderful season! and…

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    • LOUISE GIBSON December 23, 2016 at 8:31 am #

      MERRY CHRISTMAS, G. P. COX AND A WARM, HEARTFELT GREETING TO OUR TROOPS. GOD BLESS!

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      • GP Cox December 23, 2016 at 11:53 am #

        Thank you!

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    • LOUISE GIBSON December 23, 2016 at 1:43 pm #

      i was an Air Force wife for 22-1/2 years. so I am aware of the hardship of family separations, especially around the holidays. God bless all of you!
      MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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