Road To Joy Ministries

 Dreams Fulfilled

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

 

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 Dreams of Glory

Advent Week 4: Shepherds 

 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. Luke 2:9-11 (NIV)

Have you ever wondered what heaven will look like? The shepherds may have had a glimpse of it when an angel appeared announcing the…

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Shattered Dreams
Advent Week 3: Joseph 

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”  Matthew 1:20-21 (NIV)

 

Betrayed. Hurt. Humiliated. Have you ever experienced these feelings when you believe that someone has…

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A Change of Plans
Advent Week 2: Mary

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. Luke 1:38 (NIV)

 

What were Mary’s plans for her future? Perhaps they were filled with thoughts about her upcoming wedding, similar to any future bride, as she anticipated marrying Joseph. Then, abruptly one day, her future was changed by an unbelievable encounter with the angel, Gabriel. As she reacted with fear and a troubled heart, the angel said: “Do not be…

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Doubting God's Dreams Advent Week 1: Zechariah 

When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to call him John”. Luke 1:12-13 NIV

Even the faithful can doubt or become skeptical; it’s in our human nature. God viewed Zechariah as righteous and blameless, but this faithful man went through a period of doubting as he lived a life of unfulfilled…

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