On this the first day of Advent we start our journey looking forward to Christ’s coming to earth a little babe in Bethlehem We are also are looking forward to his coming to earth again.
We tend not to dwell on his coming again. Are we perhaps apprehensive, even frightened by the thought of a terrible disruption? Do we feel somewhat guilty, not quite sure where we stand with him, because we know there are things in our lives of which we are not proud? Are we afraid of Jesus? How could we be? He loves us supremely.
During Advent, let us reach out our minds and spirits to him and receive his love. Let us get to know him better. To do that, we need to read about him, meditate on him. We need to reach out to others in love the Christmas gift, a visit to a shut in or a phone call, cookies for the neighbours, cleaning someone’s driveway. I could go on. You have done all these things and many more in years past. Be sure that you are doing them in Jesus’ love. Live in him and let him live in you.
Two suggestions for Bible Study:
John 3: 5-21
Ephesians Chapter On
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