Devotional 12-4-12

Second Sunday is

LOVE

Throughout the life of our being from Adam and Eve to the present our God has Loved us beyond all comprehension. God LOVES us so much that he sent his only Son to live among us. So that he, Jesus, would teach us Love and forgiveness of others in our lives, and of God’s Love and forgiveness for our sins. And to serve his people with humility.

As we prepare for the coming of Jesus, this Advent season, let us prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord. That we accept the invitation of John the Baptist to be filled with the Holy Spirit through accepting Jesus as our Savior through Baptism of water and the Word. And that we will serve others in humility, like the Love of Jesus. That those served will see the Love of Jesus and our Father God so that they too will turn to Christ as their Savior.

Read Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 3:1-6.

Pray;

God of timeless grace, you fill me with joyful expectation.
Make me ready for the message that prepares the way,
that with uprightness of heart and holy joy
I may eagerly await the kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ,
who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

God of hope, you raised up John the baptizer
as a herald who calls me to conversion.
As I joyfully await the glorious coming of Christ,
I pray to you for the needs of the church and the world.

Your Prayers, concluding with:

Hear my humble prayer
that I may serve you in holiness and faith
and give voice to your presence among us
until the day of the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

Out of the embrace of mercy and righteousness,
you have brought forth joy and dignity for your people,
O Holy One of Israel.
Remember now your ancient promise:
make straight the paths that lead to you,
and smooth the rough ways, that in my day
I might bring forth your compassion
for all humanity. Amen.

Prayers from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers copyright © 2002 (Edited FH)

Fred Herr