You may have seen or heard about the Advent tradition of reading through the Gospel of Luke beginning on December 1st with Chapter 1 and ending on Christmas Eve with Chapter 24. It is always a good idea to revisit the Gospels and travel along through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. There is no better time than in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
My husband and I began, what I hope will be, a new tradition of doing just that. Refreshing our memories on all of the details of the life of Christ will lift us up, and fill us with renewed anticipation and expectation as we get ready to celebrate all He has done and all He will do throughout our lives, and for the life ahead in our forever home.
Maybe these verses will whet your appetite for more.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the City of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger.” Luke 2:10-12
The Son of God and His humble beginnings, leading to a life of service and sacrifice and to our redemption as He was raised to new life. Behold! A child is born. Glory to God in the highest!
Father,
Your Son brought new life and joy into this dark world. The brilliant star lit the night sky and led the shepherds and the wise men as they came to the miraculous sight of Jesus. Never let us forget. We anticipate the celebration.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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