December 14, 2025 
The Light of Joy  
Psalms 118:24 (NKJV) 
 
This is the day the Lord has made; 
We will rejoice and be glad in it. 
 
Joy's Source 
 
Luke 2:10-11 (NIV) 
 
But the angel said to them, “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. 
 
Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV) 
 
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 
 
James 1:2-4 (NIV) 
 
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 
 
Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) 
 
...for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” 
 
Philippians 4:4 (NKJV) 
 
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 
 
Joy's Sound 
 
Psalms 100:1 (NKJV) 
 
Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 
 
Psalms 100:2 (NKJV) 
 
Serve the Lord with gladness; 
Come before His presence with singing. 
 
Acts 16:25-26 (NKJV) 
 
But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. 
 
Proverbs 17:22 (NASB) 
 
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 
 
Psalms 16:11 (BSB) 
 
You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand 
 
Isaiah 12:3 (NIV) 
 
With joy you will draw water 
from the wells of salvation. 
 
John 15:10-12 (NIV) 
 
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.