“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
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“And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15
The peace with God that we were given so long ago is worth celebrating! But we would be wise to not let the busyness our celebrating can create overshadow the gift we’ve been given.
“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.” 2 Thessalonians 3:16
May God refresh your hearts today with the unshakable, never failing, eternal hope he gifted us with the birth of his Son.
In this season of expectation, let your excitement grow as wildly as it can. Look back at the majesty at the manger and look towards the glorious future we’ve been promised. What hope the believer has been given!
Sleep deprivation, tantrums, fussiness, discipline - the hope we find in the gospel is sufficient for it all.
In all our sorrows and suffering, we can find ultimate comfort through Christ. God meets us in our deepest need and provides a safe refuge we can run to, strong enough to withstand the rage of our life’s storms.
It is tempting to begrudge the mundaneness we walk through. But remember that God chose an incredibly mundane backdrop to reveal his glorious, wondrous, plan.
Enjoy those matching pj sets. Cozy up with hot chocolate and the latest wonderfully cheesy Hallmark movie. Sing the carols, look at the lights, give gifts - but my challenge to you this Advent season is pause daily (yes DAILY!) and return your sights to the heart of this holiday.