It's December, readers! Advent has already begun, so the Christmas season is upon us. That season that could be seen as dark and dreary if we were not looking forward with hope for the light of the world to come among us. As John puts it:
"In him (Jesus) was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
It's not the hope of getting more gifts, enjoying more parties or even attending a beautiful worship service: it's the hope that through the life and death of Jesus, our own lives are redeemed and made worthy. Jesus, true God, did not become man to amaze us -- He became man so that He could save us. That's what the incarnation is all about. Without His birth, we would have no rebirth, no reconciliation with God.
So this month, let's give thanks for that birth. Any other gifts we receive are just poor reflections of the one that really matters. He loves you and so do !
For more posts about Advent see:
ADVENT MEDITATION: To You Christ Is Born by Martin Luther
Martin Luther Quote about Advent
What is Advent – Part 1
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