You can’t have my joy!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.~Romans 15:13

Today is Christmas!  A day of celebration as we soak in the truth that a Savior was given to us.  A day where we can pause and share the joy of the gift of Jesus Christ being born to the world and into our life.  We rejoice in hope because God gave us His Son so that we can be free from the curse of sin.  

This should be a joyous day as all the world gets silent and looks to the light of hope and peace for all men.  Yet, for so many hearts are heavy and burdened. For so many it feels like the enemy has come in a robbed you of your most treasured possessions; swapping out the good for “lumps of coal”.

Here’s the thing though, coal can be used to fuel a fire.  It can fuel the fire of praise and trust as we remain confident in the blessings of God. Let it fuel the flames that will destroy the weapons of the enemy. Let us destroy the destructive thoughts and distractions from this world.  Let it fuel the light that draws us even closer to Jesus so that we can count it all joy.  Let us be still and watch how our amazing God turns everything around for us.  

The enemy wants to steal your joy, don’t let Him.

Let’s not allow the enemy to rob us of our peace.  May we open our hearts to receive the overflow of His Spirit and love.  May the power of God break every stronghold and lift every heart as we rejoice in God our Savior.  May we have Christmas everyday as we remain in awe of the blessing of Jesus Christ in our lives.  May we sing with angels and rejoice in Whom God is and worship Him.

Father, You have given us joy and peace.  The enemy is trying to steal it.  May your people speak boldly and proclaim that he can’t have it.  What you have given to me is for me and I thank You.  In Jesus name. Amen