This message invites us to discover the profound difference between fleeting happiness and lasting joy through the prophetic song of Isaiah 12. We're reminded that joy isn't a feeling we chase based on circumstances—whether December feels heavy, costly, or lonely—but rather a person we run to. The imagery of drawing water from the well of salvation speaks powerfully to our daily spiritual practice: one drink saves us at conversion, but we must continually return to the well to keep joy flowing in our lives. This isn't about shelving our salvation as a past event, but allowing it to overflow into every moment. The passage challenges us to see joy as an underground spring that flows regardless of how parched life feels on the surface. When we truly grasp what God has done through Emmanuel—God with us—real joy can't be contained. It naturally spills over into witness and evangelism, not as obligation but as response. The Christmas season becomes more than songs and traditions; it points to the God who doesn't just visit us externally but makes His home inside us through Christ. This Advent, we're called to slow down amid the chaos, come back to the well daily, and walk with Emmanuel-level confidence knowing God is truly with us.