1. TRUE JOY STARTS WITH WHO GOD IS, NOT HOW LIFE FEELS
Mary’s theology creates her joyMary’s joy is not rooted in what she understands, but in who God isMary’s joy comes from God’s initiating graceMary’s joy is rooted in God’s unchanging characterMary’s joy foreshadows the joy of all believersMary’s joy points to Jesus2. TRUE JOY GROWS WHEN WE SEE GOD REVERSING WHAT THE WORLD BUILDS
3. TRUE JOY RESTS ON GOD’S UNBREAKABLE PROMISE
Where do we find joy right now?
Let’s rejoice when life feels small — because God sees you!Let’s rejoice when life feels reversed — because God is working in the hidden placesLet’s rejoice when the future feels uncertain — because God’s promises are not