Luke 2:10-11
“Behold! I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all people. For unto you has been born today in the city of David, a Savior Who is Christ the Lord.”
Today, on this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle that symbolizes Love. It reminds us that God loved us so much that He sent His own Son to earth—the incarnation of the Father’s love in human flesh—to live among us and to die on the cross for us. With Christmas morning arriving very soon, the excitement and anticipation are palpable as little ones count down the hours until the big day finally arrives. Lately, my thoughts have been in anticipation of the second Advent, Christ’s return, when another momentous day will finally arrive and Jesus will reign on a new earth. I am anxiously waiting for that day! Are you? The celebration of Christmas is just the beginning. Come, thou long-awaited Jesus!
Our Quest
It is in loving—not in being loved
The heart is blest;
It is in giving—not in seeking gifts
We find our quest.
Whatever be your longing and your need—
That you should give;
So shall your soul be fed,
And you indeed shall truly live.
~ author unknown
Oh, Lord God, we thank You for showing us the ultimate love in Your Son, Jesus. May we love Him and reflect that love because He first loved us. We look forward to the day of His second Advent and, as we wait with anticipation, may He renew and fill our hearts to overflowing with His love this Christmas. Maranatha! Come quickly Lord Jesus! We pray in the name of Jesus, who is Love. Amen.
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