God's Perfect Plan of JOY

            Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  Drinking your Christmas Joy Juice will put a song in your heart!

            You recall in the book of Luke, when Mary went to visit Elizabeth and they exchanged greetings, the baby in Elizabeth’s womb—JOHN—leaped with joy.  Elizabeth knew through the Holy Spirit’s revelation that the baby Mary was carrying was, indeed, the Messiah!  Let’s not miss the significance of these two women and these two babies, their relationship and how God chose to use them.

            John was the God-appointed messenger to announce the arrival of Jesus.  Though he grew up to be a very unique fellow, he didn’t aim toward that kind of reputation!  His goal was obedience to God.  He knew he had been created for a special role---to tell about Jesus, the long-awaited Messiah!

            As Christmas approaches, this would be such a perfect time to seek the Lord’s purpose for each of our lives.  We’re not all meant to be a John…or a Mary or Elizabeth.  But we ARE all called to His purpose. God can use you in a way that you may not even be aware of….if you are willing.  Do you remember Mary’s response when the angel revealed to her that she would be the mother of Jesus?

“I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said.”

            Each of us should make that our heart’s cry. When we offer ourselves as a willing vessel through which God can work, then we will be overflowing with the JOY of the Lord!

            If you’re not sure of your purpose, just keep drinking the Joy Juice of Jesus and ask the Lord to reveal His perfect plan in his perfect time.