Joy Journey
“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them...And there was great joy in that city.” Acts 8:5, 8 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/act.8.5,8.nkjv The major misconception about Christmas is its symbolic replacement with Xmas - i.e., the cancellation of Christ in exchange of music, amusement, and stories. Whether through vacation or staycation, accumulated resources are mostly expended to buy a seemingly worthwhile Xmas. This offers a celebration of fake joy without the true experience of the true joy. Whereas, the scattered Phillip embarked on the journey to Samaria as persecuted saint; and yet he caused a great joy in the city. It implies that the generation and celebration of joy is not dependent on any season; but rather the genuine preaching of Christ. When Christ truly lives within and given the true right of expression, every journey at all seasons into the life’s affairs of people without brings nothing but great joy.