1 Peter 1:8-9 "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."2000 years later we still celebrate Christ. We were not there that special day, but it is recreated in nativities, Christmas plays, and declared in song all around the world.
Knowing the love for Christ that we have even having not been there, and the awe we experience having never seen Him... Can you imagine being there? A shepherd called by angels seeing the long awaited Christ. Wise men come from afar to worship the newborn King. Fishermen called by the Son of God to come and follow Him. Listening and learning at His feet? We may not have experienced these things first hand... but I know that for those who believe He is no less real. And the Scriptures bring so much alive for us. How much greater joy when we meet HIM and can lay our crowns at His feet.
This week, the advent candle is the Joy candle, and for good reason. My heart rejoices as I think of my Savior and His birth. My wish for you, my readers, and for all my brothers and sisters in Christ is we live in that "inexpressible and glorious joy" throughout Christmas and each and every day.
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3 comments:
Great picture & Scripture, and lovely post! Living with joy today and always. Thanks for sharing. Happy WFW!!
The picture is great! Your words are so true. Thank you for sharing the real meaning of Christmas. It is so good to focus on Christ instead of Claus!
Thank you also for your kind words on my post.
Happy Wednesday!
Blessings to you sweetie.
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