The moment Jesus entered this world, the lives of those around Him began to change.

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Luke 2:19 King James Version (KJV)

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

As we learn more about Jesus we find joy is therefore a choice. It centers on our willingness to choose and that choice is centered around Jesus!

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1 John 5:13 King James Version (KJV)

These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

Both Simeon and Anna waited faithfully in the Temple for years in the hope that they would see the Savior before they died. What are we waiting for!

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Matthew 2:25 King James Version (KJV)

²⁵And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

What was there about this star which the wise men saw and followed?

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Matthew 2:1-11 King James Version (KJV)

¹Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ²Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. ³When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. ⁴And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. ⁵And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, ⁶And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. ⁷Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. ⁸And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. ⁹When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. ¹⁰When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. ¹¹And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.

Christians should be thankful each and every day of the year!

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Psalm 34:1-9 King James Version (KJV)

¹I will bless the LORD at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. ²My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: The humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. ³O magnify the LORD with me, And let us exalt his name together. ⁴I sought the LORD, and he heard me, And delivered me from all my fears. ⁵They looked unto him, and were lightened: And their faces were not ashamed. ⁶This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, And saved him out of all his troubles. ⁷The angel of the LORD encampeth Round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. ⁸O taste and see that the LORD is good: Blessed is the man that trusteth in him. ⁹O fear the LORD, ye his saints: For there is no want to them that fear him.

David believed his sins were great, but he also believed God’s mercy was greater!

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Psalms 61:1-8 King James Version (KJV)

¹Hear my cry, O God; Attend unto my prayer. ²From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. ³For thou hast been a shelter for me, And a strong tower from the enemy. ⁴I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. ⁵For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: Thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. ⁶Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: And his years as many generations. ⁷He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. ⁸So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, That I may daily perform my vows.

How did the Apostle Paul cope with the many problems he faced? What made him joyful? How did he turn discouragement into confidence?

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Philippians 1:3-6 King James Version (KJV)

³I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, ⁴Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, ⁵For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; ⁶Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Elijah was a normal man like us. He had to pray seven times before the rain came. Look to God for everything and wait upon Him.

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1 Kings 18:41-45a King James Version (KJV)

⁴¹And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. ⁴²So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, ⁴³And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up, and looked, and said, There is nothing. And he said, Go again seven times. ⁴⁴And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down that the rain stop thee not. ⁴⁵And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain.

Saul started out blessed by God in many ways. He took his eyes off God. He was not mentioned in Hebrews 11. It happened to Saul and it can happen to us.

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1 Samuel 31:1-6 King James Version (KJV)

¹Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. ²And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Melchishua, Saul's sons. ³And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him; and he was sore wounded of the archers. ⁴Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. ⁵And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him. ⁶So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.

We’ve all heard the saying, “A person after God’s own heart.” David had a humble heart and so should we. He confessed his sin right away after God made it known to him. God expects ALL Christians to have that same heart attitude!

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Acts 13:22 King James Version (KJV)

And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.