Even in the Waiting – Advent Reflection
They all waited. They yielded themselves to a timeline beyond their wildest imaginations and the result was a blessing to all humanity.
And the Advent season reminds us that we must wait too….
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Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 5
The passage illustrates the importance of being a beacon of light in dim, dark places, as guided by Luke 11:33-36. One must not let comfort lead to dulled awareness, but instead consciously illuminate one’s environment. It urges self-reflection on how one’s personal light can lead others towards embracing Jesus.
Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 4
The Lord’s Prayer 11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone
Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 3
The Beatitudes 20 And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your
Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 2
I have been lost a time or two. Usually, because I got distracted and wandered off the intended path. Whatever sparked my interest was enough to cause me to lose sight of my intended destination. In this passage, we find Jesus as a child, so focused on His Father’s business that he wanders off from his parents. In my own life, I’ve found that I’m not prone to wander towards my father’s business….but away from it.
Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 1
As a child, nothing compared to the excitement of being able to sit up and waiting for New Year’s Day. We’d sit up as long as possible on December 31st awaiting the coming year. We knew what was coming, yet we had to watch the clock or we’d miss it. In this passage, Jesus reminds us of the signs before his second coming. He teaches that in order to recognize the second coming, we must stay alert. These verses prompt us to be mindful of the state of our hearts and to stay ready at all times for the coming day of God’s judgment.
REFLECTION – Do you find yourself growing weary in your walk with the Lord? How can you stay encouraged and ready for Jesus Christ’s second coming?
On a Personal Note – When God says Go Back…
There will be times when it feels like we’re going in circles or we’ve missed the mark. It’s in those seasons where frustration reigns and things just seem neverending. There are moments when we wonder if we’re even on the right path. Those are the times we cry out for a breakthrough… But what do you do when God says, “Go back”? How do you respond when God gives you an answer to go back to the place of your last instruction?
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