In this Season, Let Us Be Heard Announcing His Coming
This is the season of Advent, the arrival of the babe in the manger, of Jesus. Amazingly, Advent comes on the heels of the season of Thanksgiving, the season of gratitude. Those who have believed in the work of Jesus on the cross and in the grave have so much to be grateful for because of Jesus. Truly, life can be filled with challenges, but can we see these as areas where our faith can grow? For some, life is full of trouble, but can we focus on the blessings of God, instead? Jesus arrived in a world broken, one He came to restore; therefore, can we fix our eyes on Jesus to focus on what we know to be right in the world where we temporarily live? Yes, even though our days may be filled with struggles, with turmoil, with health issues, and even with loss—Let Us Be the Ones Who Proclaim Jesus.
In this season of Advent, we lift our voices in praise to God. Amazingly, He stepped down from heaven, took human flesh, and stepped into the world. Have we ever questioned: God, why would You come to us through a babe in a manger? God, why would You send Your only begotten Son, born to Mary, a young girl? & God, why would You come to us through Jesus? It is because of God’s profound love for us.
The prophet Isaiah proclaimed—
“Praise the LORD in song, for He has done excellent things;
(The Book of Isaiah 12: 5-6 NASB)
Let this be known throughout the earth.
Cry aloud and shout for joy,
O inhabitant of Zion,
For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”
- This season of Advent, will we pause in our hustle and bustle, to hurry into God’s presence?
- Will we be reminded, to worship the One for whom the season of Advent exists?
- In the Christmas season, will we create space for Christ, to meet Him in the peace He provides?
Even if we have been alive for many Christmases, the significance should give us pause to proclaim the coming of Jesus.
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory,
(The Gospel According to John 1: 14-18 NASB)
glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John testified about Him and cried out, saying,
“This was He of whom I said,
‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I, for He existed before me.’ “
For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.
For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
No one has seen God at any time;
the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father,
He has explained Him.”
In this Season of Advent—
- Will we spend our time attending parties, shopping, hanging wreaths, celebrating with food, and doing all good things Christmas? OR
- Will We Announce the Arrival of King Jesus?
- When the world sees the manger, when volunteers stand by the red Salvation Army buckets, when Christmas carols can be heard from all the shopping malls, will we focus on worldly objects? OR
- Will We Announce the Coming of Christ?
Isaiah—John the Baptist—God Himself—Proclaimed the TRUTH!
In this Advent season, let us too.
“No one has seen God at any time;
(The Gospel According to John 1: 18 NASB)
the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father,
He has explained Him.”