Joy 1

Have you wondered what was going on in Isaac Watts heart as he wrote Joy to the World?

I want to think his first draft was personal and intimate.  What if his thoughts began What joy I have found!  The Lord Jesus has come to rescue and live in me!  (emphasis on "me!")

What a radical thought that is.  Joy to the world is out there - non specific, a blanket joy - very real and profound as the love of Jesus is for all.

But "joy to me!"  How intimate.  Personal.

And that is who Jesus really is.  Yes Jesus is the Savior of the world - and yes Jesus is MY savior.  If mine, then yours.  What good news!

As we move closer to the day we celebrate Christmas, let us all make room in our hearts to receive Jesus as King, as Lord, as simply Amazing.  A simple honest prayer can start or restart the adventure of joy in your life.

Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me!

Ahh yes!

And wonders of His love

And wonders of His love

And wonders, wonders of His love!

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