Advent - Day 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day! For weeks we've been on the lookout for this Christ child, trying to catch glimpses of His grace. We've wanted to be like Mary, pregnant with this person, full up with God. No matter how we've gotten here, whether we've stumbled along in half-hearted reflection or hiked purposefully with eager steps, Christ awaits us in His fulness. it's time to celebrate!
Like a runner of a race - you've crossed the finish line and Christ is waiting for you. You've been running for 20 plus days to see this person Christ. Perhaps you don't know it but there have been two advents that we've been following - the actual advent of Christ but also the advent of Christ being birthed you. You've traveled this journey with me - Anticipating the Advent of Christ in your own hearts. Now you've crossed the finish line and I pray that Christ is deeper in your hearts. Like the shepherds and the wise men - you've come to see the king. You have arrived at Christmas and He is cheering for you. "You've made it. I'm proud of you."
He is not a God who is not concerned for you but just the opposite - He is loves you very much. Christmas will have a deeper meaning as you've anticipated this day and the delights it holds.
Advent now leads to the next season - Epiphany - the revealing of who Christ is within us. Our eyes are opened and we now see how Christ in us is the hope of glory.
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