One of my favorite figures in the faith is a guy by the name of St. Francis. Francis of Assisi is well-known for many reasons. At the top is his explanation of what he calls, “perfect joy.” I love this. It’s riveting.

In Luke 2, we read about a message that an angel brings to shepherds regarding the birth of a promised Savior. The angel declares, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people” (Luke 2:10, NIV).