Solace and Joy in the Advent Season

In the 17th century Isaac Watts wrote one of his best known hymns called, “Joy to the World, the Lord is come.” This is an event that did happen – God giving of His Son to the world; yes, to you and me. Perhaps today you don’t feel like giving thanks for such a victory as this because too many of you are suffering from the effects of many tragedies you have gone through: a sickness, a car accident, a drowning, a suicide and perhaps a divorce to mention only a few. May I use this meditation to encourage you to take time to give thanks, for like the carol says, “Joy to the world the Lord is come.” Yes, you can obtain joy during Advent time.