The Wonder of Christmas

His Joy

Sunday, December 4th, 2022

Pastor AB Bennett

Christmas is a reminder of the joy we have through Jesus Christ. There is a wonder of joy waiting to be experienced this Christmas when you realize the road you have been traveling intersects with the Savior who was born for you. The more difficult the journey, the greater the joy will be when you come to the realization that He really is the Lord and Savior overall.

Main Text: Matthew 2:1–11 ESV

Today, let’s look closer at the wise men’s experience to get a better understanding of how we can experience joy this Christmas.

1. Joy of Finding Jesus “When they saw the star, they were overjoyed”

It has been estimated that the Magi traveled around 900 miles to find this new king. While there is no doubt they were filled with joy because they had come to the end of their journey, the real truth is they were overjoyed to find this new king.

Luke 2:10

Do you know him? Have you found the one who brings true joy? Have you learned to call Jesus Lord?

2. Joy Of Worshiping Jesus  “they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him”

Psalm 145:3–7

3. Joy of Giving to Jesus “they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts”

Isaiah 60:6

• Our joy is not found in our circumstances.
• Our joy is found in the person of Jesus.
• Joy is incomplete without Jesus.
• A joy-filled life is found in putting Jesus first, Others second, and Yourself third. That is real “Jesus Joy!”

So what about you? Is your joy complete? Maybe today you find yourself on a journey looking for something or someone. May I tell you that the real star of Christmas is Jesus? He is the only place where you will find joy in your journey. Today would be an ideal day to choose to worship him by joyfully giving yourself to him. Because in the end, you will find that the journey was always leading you to Jesus!