The birth of Christ brought amazing light to this dark world. Suddenly the silence is broken and the darkness is washed away by the light of Joy. Jesus stepped from the ivory palaces of heaven into the vile-smelling stable of the world. In self sacrificing love He came to bring, hope, love, joy and peace. The light of Christ transforms the stable of men's hearts into a temple for the Holy Spirit. You would think that the world would have rejoiced and eagerly received the Savior. Instead, they clung to the darkness of their own depravity and rejected the JOY. Open your heart and receive the never ending JOY of Jesus as your gift this Christmas.