15/12/2025
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7❤️
Although the days leading up to Christmas are dark and many people experience them as dreary, joy is a central part of the season of Advent. It’s the time of year we prepare our lives to once again receive Jesus. Before His birth more than two thousand years ago, very few people new knew the world was fundamentally about to change (although it admittedly was not during the time of year the Western world now celebrates Christmas).
God Himself was about to be born as a vulnerable little baby, taking on every weakness of being human. For thirty-three years Jesus would live among ordinary men and women, experiencing rejection, temptation, fatigue and pain. He did all of this to save anyone who believes in Him.
So as Christmas draws nearer, let your mind and soul be filled with the wonder and awe of Advent. The entire plan of salvation, every promise of God, was about to be fulfilled after centuries of waiting for the Savior of the world. Because of His great love for all of humanity, we can recite these words of Psalm 28 confidently. Life is uncertain, and everything in creation cries out to the Lord for mercy louder than ever. And yet, we don’t have anything to fear, because we know that He is our strength. God watches over those who put their trust in Him, protecting our souls from harm. That’s why we rejoice in Him, regardless of the dangers and difficulties that we may face in this life.
Keep reminding yourself that Jesus hears your prayers in your time of need. Even though He’s no longer physically here on earth, He is always with you through His Holy Spirit. He’s your Comforter, the One who lifts you up when you focus on praising Him and thanking Him for His many blessings. The Lord provides for you in every situation, and He’s always in control. He will one day right all wrongs and wipe away every tear. Be alert, and you will see His light coming closer every day.
Set your heart on God today, and He will give you His everlasting joy, which never fades, because He never changes, and He is with you wherever you go.