by Desiree Bustamante

We celebrate and share the joy of Christ’s birth and upcoming return!

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“That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. ‘Don’t be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!’”
Luke 2:8-10 New Living Translation

Leaving little figurines in public places is a growing social media trend. Many people do this to simply spread some joy and brighten someone’s day. My niece decided to buy a giant bag and leave a “whole lotta Jesus” figures in various locations for people to find.

This week of Advent is a joyful celebration of Jesus’ birth in the past and looking forward in joy at His return, to take us to the place He has prepared for us to spend eternity with Him.

True joy doesn’t depend on our daily circumstances. It is found in knowing Christ and who He is and our place in His family. Leaving a bit of Christ everywhere can bring joy to those who don’t know or who have forgotten that He is where the joy is.

We can have no greater joy in our lives and, since that joy lives in our hearts, wherever we go we can leave a little Jesus behind in our interactions with people, pointing the way to salvation through Him and the joy of Christ’s love for them.

If you find one of these Jesus figures, remember the joy of knowing Christ as your Savior, and spread that love to others! Share the joy that Jesus has brought you during this Christmas season!

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