Big Idea: Christmas reveals the God who inspires unexpected joy.

Question: What is one of the happiest memories you have?

“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” Luke 2:10

Joy from God is a deep and abiding recognition of God’s goodness and presence.

Joy from God comes in unexpected circumstances.

• Myth #1: I’ll have a life of joy when this hard season is finally over.
  Paul: I am “…sorrowful, yet always rejoicing…” 2 Corinthians 6:10
  Matthew 5:11-12a
• Myth #2: I’ll have a life of joy when I finally get what I want.
  Philippians 4:10-13

Joy is found by beholding God’s presence in your life.