Advent - Day Two

For Advent this year, we will read A Weary World Rejoices written by Brittany Rust

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Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot— yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root. 

And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on him - the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord. He will delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by appearance nor make a decision based on hearsay. He will give justice to the poor and make fair decisions for the exploited.

The earth will shake at the force of his word, and one breath from his mouth will destroy the wicked. He will wear righteousness like a belt and truth like an undergarment.

Isaiah 11:1-5 NLT

The people of Israel looked for a Savior who would come and set them free from the oppression they faced under other world powers. And indeed, Christ came with all power and authority to demolish evil. But He came with more power and understanding than we could ever imagine. He came with a plan to execute justice in a way no one else ever could, then or forevermore.

Celebrate that you serve a Savior who doesn't act or judge based on what we think or believe but from righteousness and grace!

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Prayer:

Father,

           Thank You for sending Your Son to redeem us from our sins so that we can wear Your righteousness and be forgiven to live by Your grace and mercy. Help us to delight in obeying You. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen