GREAT JOY IN CHRIST | ILMA ARTS STUDIO

</ifram<a href="http://www.ilmaarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/collingwood2013-025-2.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="300" height="250" class="size-medium wp-image-1003 aligncenter" alt="" src="http://www.ilmaarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/collingwood2013-025-2-300x250.jpg" srcset="https://www.ilmaarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/collingwood2013-025-2-300x250.jpg 300w, https://www.ilmaarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/collingwood2013-025-2-359x300.jpg 359w, https://www.ilmaarts.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/collingwood2013-025-2.jpg 586w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p>December 2<br /> ________________________________________<br /> When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. – Matthew 2:10<br /> GREAT JOY IN CHRIST<br /> A poem and essay by ILMA<br /> On one special silent night<br /> There was a star that shone so bright<br /> The shepherds follow its radiance<br /> It was an occurrence that was magnificent<br /> They saw the baby Jesus wrapped in cloths<br /> Surrounded by his parents, in a feeding trough<br /> What a sight to behold this Son of God<br /> He brought us great joy so let’s be glad.<br /> When you choose to commit to Jesus Christ<br /> You will have great joy despite trials in your life<br /> You may not have all the riches in this world<br /> But God has given you everything in his word<br /> Exult in the greatest gift God has given you<br /> Shout out with joy for Jesus made you new<br /> Marvel at his love, grace and mercy<br /> Revel at the splendidness of his glory.<br /> ________________________________________<br /> When was the last time you were overjoyed by something or someone? Was it on your wedding day, the first time you felt deep love for someone, when your child was born or was it when you first committed your life to someone? There were three occasions in my life that I had felt that rejoicing inside me. It was when I first laid eyes on my son, my wedding day and my water baptism. When you look at a star, does it remind you of Jesus’ birth?<br /> ________________________________________<br /> PRAYER<br /> Lord, keep my heart rejoicing for your presence.<br /> REFLECTION<br /> Why is joy one of the things the enemy wants to steal from believers?<br /> For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com</p> </div> <footer class="entry-meta"> This entry was posted in <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/category/poem-devotionals/" rel="category tag">Poem devotionals</a> and tagged <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/christian-devotional/" rel="tag">Christian devotional</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/christian-poem/" rel="tag">Christian poem</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/great-joy/" rel="tag">Great Joy</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/great-joy-in-christ-poem-devotional/" rel="tag">Great joy in Christ poem devotional</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/ilma-arts-studio/" rel="tag">ILMA ARTS STUDIO</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/ilma-barayuga-doherty/" rel="tag">ILMA BARAYUGA-DOHERTY</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/ilmas-poem-devotional/" rel="tag">ILMA's Poem Devotional</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/matthew-210/" rel="tag">Matthew 2:10</a>, <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/tag/rejoice/" rel="tag">rejoice</a> by <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/author/ilmaarts/">ilmaarts</a>. Bookmark the <a href="https://www.ilmaarts.com/great-joy-in-christ/" title="Permalink to GREAT JOY IN CHRIST" rel="bookmark">permalink</a>. </footer> </article> <div id="comments"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <footer id="colophon" role="contentinfo"> <div id="site-generator"> <a href="https://wordpress.org/" class="imprint" title="Semantic Personal Publishing Platform"> Proudly powered by WordPress </a> </div> </footer> </div>  </body> </html>