Friday, December 19, 2025

Luke 2:17–18
Joy Meant to Be Shared

After seeing the child lying in the manger, the shepherds did not keep the experience to themselves. Luke tells us they made the news known, and all who heard it were stunned. Joy, once found, naturally moved outward.

That is often how joy works. It grows when it is shared, in a story told, a word of encouragement offered, a moment of hope spoken aloud. Joy doesn’t demand perfection or certainty. It simply asks us to bear witness to what we have seen and experienced.

This season reminds us that sharing joy doesn’t require something grand. Sometimes it looks like checking in on someone, offering a kind word, or showing up when it would be easier not to. These small acts become echoes of the shepherds’ proclamation, spreading wonder in quiet, faithful ways.

Perhaps today, think of how joy might be asking to move through you. Who needs to hear a word of hope? Where might your presence be a sign that God is near?

Prayer:
God of good news, help us share the joy you have placed in our hearts. Use our words and actions to bring hope and joy to others. Amen.