Pastor Stephani shares her love for Christmas and the joy of giving and receiving gifts as a way to introduce the concept of joy found in the presence of Jesus. Recalling receiving a special bike as a child, she looks at the prophecy in Isaiah 61, which reveals the gifts and healing that come through the Messiah. The message emphasizes that true joy, rooted in the Lord, transcends circumstances and provides hope even amidst challenges. As followers of Christ, we are called to live as "oaks of righteousness," embodying that joy and sharing it with others as we anticipate the ultimate restoration of the world.
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Isaiah 61.1-11
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