“I Will Bring You Good
News”
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But
the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will
cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of
Luke 2:8-12
“There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth,
nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the
sea. People will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the
world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the
Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand
up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Luke 21:25-28
What does Advent mean to you? Little?
Think about what it meant to Christians in the fourth century. They viewed it
not only as preparation for celebrating Jesus’ birth but also as a time of
looking forward to His second coming. They found hope and cheer in the sure
promise of His return. And that is how we should also view it.
Advent means “the coming.” The weeks before Christmas can be a
wonderful season of repentance and expectation as we celebrate our Lord’s first
advent in
Christ has come! Christ is coming again!
Our Daily Bread –