The Final Season of the Year - 2006
From
a spiritual perspective, it is the season of anticipating good and yearning for
the deliverance of this world from evil. It is a period of longing for justice
and redemption by those who have experienced the injustice of this world, which
remains under the curse of sin. It is the time to desire the Lord’s coming and
to say Maranatha (1 Corinthians 16:22) Come Lord!
For
us, Christians, Advent is a season of hope. We know that God can and will
deliver us and redeem His creation. While celebrating the upcoming anniversary
of Christ’s Birth, at the same time we wait with hope for His second coming to
restore and redeem His creation.
Advent,
thus, is the yearly journey that every Christian is invited to take. This is a
journey of understanding God’s message of love and salvation “broadcasted”
for the first time 2006 years ago through Christ’s birth; a message that will
be fulfilled and executed completely through His second coming.
As
we go through this annual journey, Advent therefore becomes a season of
preparation as well. Did we get God’s message? Do we know what Jesus’ birth
and preaching is all about? Finally, will He find a place for Him in our hearts,
minds, souls, and … busy schedules? Remember, 2006 years ago, Bethlehem was
too busy to welcome Him; only the wise men did. Wise men still seek and find the
Lord.
I
invite you during this holy season, as we approach the end of yet another year
in our life and the dawn of a new year, to reflect upon the mystery of
Christ’s coming to us, His Advent. His birth clearly confirms the biblical
truth that God loves us and wants us to be with Him eternally. In return have we
started our journey to meet him? This Advent season, in addition to worrying
about your shopping journeys and the “holiday” traffic and the parking lots,
please think of your life journey. Are you ready for Christ’s advent?
Have
a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas.
In Christ’s Service
Advent, 2005
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