Advent - Day Twelve

 For Advent this year, we are reading A Weary World Rejoices written by Brittany Rust  
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The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

He came into the very world He created, but the world didn’t recognize Him. He came to His own people, and even they rejected Him. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God.

So the Word became human and made His home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen His glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
John 1:9-14 NKJV

We are reminded of two things about Jesus in this passage: He is the light of the world and the Word made flesh. He is, inherently, a gift to us all. Because by His light, we have life (John 1:4). And because He is the Word, He is the personal wisdom of God. Through Christ, we have both life and truth. And yet, so many have and continue to deny both, sadly.

This holiday season, remember that when Jesus came, He came in life, truth, and grace to save you from your sins. That's something to celebrate!

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Prayer:

Father,
            Thank You for Life, for Truth, and for Your Grace, without which we would be eternally lost. Thank You for Your Word made flesh to teach us how to live and grow in right relationship with You. Thank You that every day You give us is a reason to celebrate - even those days that are hard. We especially thank You for who You are to us on those days. Saviour. Friend. Redeemer. Counselor. Father... Help us to remember to give thanks in all things on all days. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen