Luke 21:34 “Be careful, or your hearts will be weighed down with…the anxieties of life, and that day will come on you suddenly like a trap.”
We are now officially in the season of Advent, a time of preparation and expectation. Our Savior is coming! One of the truths my sweet Savior has laid on my heart this morning is that no matter the “anxieties of life” weighing me down, I need to live the expectant hope of my faith—Christ is coming! Hallelujah!
2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief….
This is a sad season for me, and this year seems harder than most. But the lessons my Savior has laid on my heart in the last 24 hours deal with anticipation and rejoicing. This world is not my home. I have the promise and hope of an eternal home that is beyond this world. I feel a bit like I’ve been metaphorically shaken by the lapels and told, “Snap out of it! Quit moping! Jesus is coming! Get ready! Anticipate! Celebrate! Rejoice!” Thank You, Jesus.
Luke 21:28 “When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your reminder to stand tall and lift my head because You, my redemption, are drawing near. Thank You for the reminder that even though it is sometimes hard to focus on joy during this season, that it is indeed a joyful time. Thank You for reminding me of the hope and promise of this Advent season. You are coming. Hallelujah! Draw me closer. Amen.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
Have a blessed day.