The God Who Brings Joy

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

What part of Zechariah and Elizabeth’s story resonates most with your own experience of waiting?

Why do you think God chose such an unlikely couple to begin the Christmas story?

What do you learn about joy from Gabriel’s announcement?

How do you respond when God’s timing feels delayed?

Where do you sense the Holy Spirit inviting you into deeper joy this season?

DAILY DEVOTIONS (MON–SAT)

Theme: Preparing for Week 3: LOVE — by walking in JOY

MONDAY — Luke 1:5–7

Meditate: Where am I “faithful yet disappointed”?

Prayer: “Lord, meet me in my waiting.”

TUESDAY — Luke 1:8–12

Meditate: God shows up in ordinary obedience.

Prayer: “Help me be faithful in small things.”

WEDNESDAY — Luke 1:13–17

Meditate: “Your prayer has been heard.”

Prayer: “Lord, remind me that You hear me.”

THURSDAY — Luke 1:18–20

Meditate: When doubt speaks, God still works.

Prayer: “Grow my faith in quiet places.”

FRIDAY — Luke 1:21–23

Meditate: Waiting in silence is not wasted time.

Prayer: “Help me listen more than I speak.”

SATURDAY — Luke 1:24–25

Meditate: “The Lord has done this for me.”

Prayer: “Fill me with joy as I prepare for Sunday.”