Isaiah 61:1-3,10,11

Christmas is a time of joy, but so often our joy fades quickly. The excitement of new presents fades, the company of friends and family turns into a burden and a lot to handle, the decorations eventually go back in their boxes. True, lasting joy is hard to find.

But not with Jesus! Our king comes to bring us perfect joy. Joy that never fades because it's connected to the love and power of a Savior who never fails. Joy that comes from knowing that we are free from our captivity to sin and clothed in God's own righteousness. This is the entire reason our Savior came: to bring us perfect joy!