Luke 1:39-45 Luke 2:8-14 Luke 15:7 We would not know true joy if Jesus had not come. The reality of Gods’ presence brings joy (Luke 1:39-45) Unexpected pregnancy brings joy Unexpected pregnancy brings questions Questions is commanded to go to Joy John the Baptist leaps for joy at 6 months old The reality of the source of real joy (Luke 2:8-14) It was bad situation Angels come to the unlikely to announce 1. Good News (verb form) 2. Great Joy 3. How to recognize which baby The reality of the joy of Heaven’s celebration (Luke 15:7) God is the author of joy Joy can come only through God (The Trinity) What brings joy to Heaven is found lost sheep Conclusion: Make sure God is present in your life. Find the joy is what God is doing in your life. How has God used you to bring someone into the Kingdom of God?