Read Philippians 1: 3-11
Friends, as we struggle with hustle and bustle of this time of year, we are reminded by Paul in Philippians that God has been and continues to work in and through us. We have work to do in this time of preparation, and God is expecting us to be ready. During this time of preparation, we need to share the love of Christ with intent and purpose.
Advent is our time to prepare for the coming of Christ. As we prepare our hearts and minds for this great event, it is important that we remember others that need to feel God’s love. We sing hymns of joy and praise, and it is easy for us to see within our families and church the love of God growing. But what about those outside of our immediate family? Those outside of our church? God calls us to share his love with others so that everyone will know the love of salvation and forgiveness.
Take your time this advent season. Make time for not only family and friends, but those that you find in need of God’s love. Small random acts of kindness are blessings and expressions of God’s love that may seem trivial to us, but others can and will see the presence of God. Some, maybe for the very first time. Share God’s love each day in a way that everyone you meet will want to share in the experience and preparation of the advent season.
Most Gracious God,
Help us to prepare for the coming of your son during this advent season. May your love shine through each of us that others will be able to see you in our actions during this exciting and busy time of year. Through sharing your love, help us to prepare others for the coming of Christ that they may know his love and salvation. Amen
Hulse Budd
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