• That is almost too easy a question.  Certainly Jesus’ first coming is at the very heart of every believers Christmas.  But I propose that with Christmas there is another overriding reason for Joy.  It too is contained in the person of Jesus.  It is the blessed promise of His future coming in the glorious appearing accompanied by us as His resurrection Saints.  
  • This day for us is always “soon”.  For in life soon we die, and therefore soon we will be resurrected. We are as the grass of the field one day we flower and bloom and then we wither and die. No matter who we are we will then resurrect: believers to life everlasting and others to judgment before the great white throne of God. For Joy comes in the morning, to all who are trusting in His forgiveness and in His payment for our sins. 
  • Only can we have joy for today and for tomorrow when we have expressed our sorrow for taking part in the sinful acts of humankind, which led Him here to die a cruel death on a rugged tree; and with our contrite acknowledgment, we then can offer back to Him the new life that He has given us through that loving act for us all. A life that He has promised to all who believe in His finished work.  A work that will one day include that future resurrection for which we now hope.  
  • A third and perhaps to us an even more important cause for Joy especially at Christmas but for every day, is knowing that our family members are each safe in Christ and positioned to be with us forever in eternity. 
  • Here is wishing each of you a very merry Christmas.  As for the new year; it is questionable but at the same time hopeful. 
  • But also wishing you a blessed Christmas and a happy new year.