Advent Milk Scroll Devotion for Adults Week 3: Joy
Anchor Scripture: Luke 2:10–11
Luke.2.10 (KJV): "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."
Luke.2.11 (KJV): For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
Joy is the announcement of Advent. It breaks into ordinary life with the reminder that God has come near, and His nearness changes everything.
🪷Encouraging Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10
“…for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
Joy is not fragile. It is a strength that steadies the heart, even in seasons that feel heavy.
🎸Hymn from Global Canticle
No. 3 (Sec IV): Victory Belongs to the Lord
Theme: God as the source and owner of every victory
Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 10:4 · Psalm 144:1
Suggested Tune: St. Denio
Meter: 11.11.11.11
Key: D Major
Victory belongs to the Lord alone,
Not by our might, nor strength we have shown.
He breaks the bow, He lifts up the sword—
The battle is His, our saving Lord.
Victory belongs to the Lord on high,
He rides the storm, He splits every sky.
No foe can stand, no curse can remain—
The Lord of Hosts has crushed every chain.
Victory belongs to the Lord of grace,
Who fights for us from His holy place.
Our praise is loud, our faith is strong—
For He has led us all along.
Victory belongs to the Lord we trust,
Who lifts the low and humbles the dust.
So let us sing, and never fear—
The Lord is near, the Lord is here.
💛 Heartfelt Story: "A Small Gift of Joy"
Mara had been carrying the quiet weight of the season—too many tasks, not enough peace. One morning, she opened her front door and found a small paper bag on her steps. Inside was a warm cinnamon roll and a simple note: “For your morning joy.”
She didn’t know who left it, but the unexpected kindness softened something inside her. Later that day, she anonymously sent a grocery voucher to a neighbor who had been struggling.
By evening, Mara realized something beautiful: joy doesn’t always arrive loudly. Sometimes it comes through small acts of love that remind us we’re not alone—and it grows when we pass it on.
🌲Reflection Prompt
How can I spread joy in my community this week?
💌Action Step
Surprise someone with generosity.
Let your kindness be intentional, unexpected, and rooted in love.
💫Global Sharing
Share your reflections through the Praise Wall Request Form. Your story may spark joy in someone else’s heart.
🎉Gospel Diary Trickle C: Activation Response Stream — Week 3: JOY
Declarations
I declare that the joy of the Lord is my strength.
I declare that joy is rising in me and flowing through me.
I declare that I am a carrier of good news, peace, and gladness wherever I go.
Alignments
I align my heart with the truth that joy is not based on circumstances but on Christ’s nearness.
I align my actions with generosity, kindness, and intentional encouragement.
I align my perspective with heaven’s announcement: “Great joy for all people.”
Affirmations
I am a vessel of joy.
I am empowered to lift others.
I am attentive to small moments where joy can be given or received.
I am open to being surprised by God’s goodness in ordinary places.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for the gift of joy that came through Jesus. Let Your joy strengthen me, steady me, and overflow from my life into the lives of others. Open my eyes to opportunities to spread joy this week—through generosity, compassion, and simple acts of love. Fill my heart with Your gladness, and let that joy become a light in my community. Amen.
🎷Worship Pairing
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