Joy to the World! (Christmas Countdown Day 3)

Joy… it comes naturally when hopes are fulfilled.

The wise men, who had seen the star and set out to find the reason for it – the Christ child baby – had fulfilled their purpose and had reason to rejoice. Their long journey ended in great joy.

But what about when it doesn’t?What about when hopes don’t seem to be fulfilled, and journeys don’t seem to end happily?After all, some Christmas seasons are just much harder than others. Finances are tight, loved ones are sick or grieved, and joy is hard...