Faith Filled Friday and Joy to the World

I love Christmas music!  Starting on Thanksgiving day, I start listening to a completely new playlist of beautiful songs -- all which point right to who Jesus is.

Have you ever considered that talking about the words to a Christmas Carol is a simple way share your faith?  Take "Joy to the World" for an example.  

Isaac Watts penned the words to this song originally as a poem to celebrate the finished redemptive work of Jesus.  It's basically a paraphrase of Psalm 98:

Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth,
    burst into jubilant song with music;
 make music to the Lord with the harp,
    with the harp and the sound of singing,
with trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn--
    shout for joy before the Lord, the King. (vs 4-6, NIV)

Although not actually written as a Christmas hymn, the lyrics communicate the spirit of celebration of this season.  ​

How to Share Jesus using Joy to the World

• Let every heart prepare Him room: Talk about how you opened up your heart to Jesus. How has He filled up the empty spaces in your life?  
• Let men their songs employ: Share how Jesus has given you a new song to sing and explain why you live to worship Him.
• He comes to make His blessing known: How has Jesus blessed you since you yielded your life to Him? How has He removed the stain of sin from your life?
• He rules the world with truth and grace: Explain how putting your trust in Jesus as Lord of your life brings peace to your heart in the midst of this problematic world.

The next week may provide an opportunity for you to share how Jesus came to save us all from our sins.  Pray for God to fill you with His Spirit and give you the words to say.  

Just think about the joy He's brought to your life and then speak from your heart.    

Let's Talk:  Do you have a favorite Christmas carol that points to Jesus?  
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About Lyli

​Lyli Dunbar enjoys karaoke in the car with her husband, digging into Bible study with the girls, and reading 12 books at a time. A writer, speaker, and mentor, her burning passion is to know Jesus and to make Him known. Join her at lylidunbar.com to find fuel for a wildfire faith. You may also connect with Lyli on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.