Dec. 19, 2021
What they celebrated:
Luke 1:41
John the Baptist celebrated God’s presence
Luke 1:46-47
Mary celebrated God’s favor
Luke 2:13,14
The angels celebrated God’s story
Luke 2:20
The shepherds celebrated God’s humility
Luke 2:28,38
Simeon and Anna celebrated God’s redemption
What celebration does for us:
1. It lifts us out of the routine, the monotonous, and the ordinary.
2. It opens us up to the power of worship.
3. It refocuses our thinking on the goodness of life.
4. It encourages us to savor the moment.
5. It reminds us of what is really important.