Joy

You know I came in to post a fellowship message because I was a bit broken hearted over some bashing I saw. Now I see even more here and am doubly glad that I did.

I noticed on my calendar that last Sunday was Rose Sunday. The day in advent that my Catholic brothers pause to think of the joy of the season. And I got to thinking I want to get in on that and pause with you for a moment too. Because rather than hurt I choose to dwell in love.

- - Praise G-d for the JOY! - -

How wonderous it is to dwell in the Joy of Christ! John the Baptist leapt for joy in his mothers womb just being near the unborn Messiah. Imagine even warm and safe in his mothers womb he wanted out, he wanted Y'shua. G-d was so near to him and even as a pre-born baby he was Joyful, because the son of G-d was near!

And as Mirriam (who you know as Mary) our dear sister pondered the things that Gavrial had spoken to her was surely frightened at the prospect but to be certain her obediance turned her worry into Joy. The Joy that can only come from G-d!

That we would rejoice in the Joy! That when we are sorrowed and troubled we would take Mirriams example and be Joyful for the blessing that G-d is bestowing even in a hard or difficult time. That we would simply be joyful to the point of leaping knowing that our G-d is so near. That we would all in this season just pause a moment as brothers and share the Joy of the L-rd!

So from my house to yours
From my Shul to your church

I wish you all from my heart and with tears
The Joy and the Peace of the risen savior.


Baruch YHVH Shalom

Pastor George

yeah I read that thing about the Landover Baptist church
and also some recent threads that very much are bashing Catholics
Not necessarily in OBOB but elsewheres.


I am sorry I should have been more clear

PG