Luke 2:8-11

I. Present Joy Psalm 118:24

A. Victory over sin Romans 6:23

B. Victory through circumstances I Peter 1:6, Philippians 4:11

II. Prospective Joy.

Psalm 30:5

John 16:20-22

Romans 5:2

Conclusion: 

Joy to the world; the Lord is come; Let Earth receive her King;

Let ev'ry Heart prepare him room, And Heav'n and nature sing.

• For a child of God, joy is who we are!  Victory!
• Gospel: You can have joy too!
• Present Joy because victory over sin & victory through circumstances
• Prospective Joy because of the promise of Jesus’r return and an eternity with Him in Heaven!