Do you see it?
The tiny light? In the East? Just a small star. Just beginning to shine.
It is the first Sunday of Advent. Can you tell it is the beginning of this season when we prepare our hearts and our minds, our homes, our churches, our lives – for the coming of the baby – the Christ child?
Can you feel it - the excitement, the anticipation, the joy. It is just beginning, but we have much to do and prepare for, so we can be ready to receive and share this unique gift from God.
The tiny star in the night sky over Bethlehem shone brightly so long ago, so the wise men could find their way to worship this love gift from God. This star led the way first, so eventually we could all be led to Jesus – the true light of the world - to experience the love and grace of God.
God loved us so much that God gave us God’s only son – the one of a kind gift – fully God and fully human – to save us from our sins. God’s love was presented to us in the form of a tiny baby that grew into the perfect example – a bright, shining light to guide us and show us the way.
Now as we prepare for the remembrance of the coming of this unique gift of love and light, let us also remember that we must continue to find ways to share God’s light and love with others, now and always.
Star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
(We Three Kings – Hymn #254)
FOLLOW THE LIGHT! BE THE LIGHT! SHARE THE LIGHT! AMEN
Rev. Suzanne Ellis
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