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Uncommon Joy

Entire Passage: Luke 2:22-30a

Today’s Focus Text: Luke 2:28-30a

Luke 2:28-30a NIV - Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation,

Advent means the same thing for everyone, but everyone won’t experience the joy it brings on the _____________________ __________________. 

People with access to see or interact with Jesus’ birth directly or indirectly:

Luke chapter 1:_____________________________________________

Luke chapter 2:_____________________________________________

Simeon’s__________________ wasn't just any kind of _______________________. 

1. Point 1 - Uncommon Joy comes with ________________________ ____________________.

vs. 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting fo the consolation of Israel.

1. Point 2 - Uncommon Joy comes with ______________________ ______________________. 

vs. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts.

1. Point 3 - Uncommon Joy comes with ______________________ ______________________.

vs. 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen your salvation.

Life Application:

• Write down all the ways you have seen the King at work in your life in this past month. Have you missed the joy?
• Pray this prayer:

Heavenly Father, 

You said that those who wait on the Lord will have renewed strength (Isaiah 40:31). I want to experience the joy that comes when I’ve faithfully for you to ________________. Please help me have an uncommon joy in the waiting, and joy when you fulfill your Word on my behalf. 

In Jesus’ name, Amen.