'Twas the day before Advent
and all through the land, the shopping and football got quite out of hand. Thanksgiving behind us, the New Year to come. With Christmas now looming too much to be done. Unpacking the lights and trimming the tree are the next things to do: Top priority. When all of a sudden we realize it's missing -- the anticipation of our reason for giving. The twinkle and sparkle, the commerce and trade cannot hold a candle to the gift that God gave. We've traded our joy and all of our wonder for a few simple hours of Black Friday plunder. But what if our wandering eyes paused to see the promise of Hope in our blind reverie? With breathless excitement and curious searching, we discovered a Peace that's worth our unearthing? Among infighting, prejudice, warring and pain, this beckoning Advent gives our deep need a name: It's Jesus. He came, and His coming again has been promised to us -- this great love without end. Yes the angels declared, though now gone from our sight, "Your salvation has come on the most Holy Night." So instead of our planning, our busyness doing, let's be still and wait for the glory that's brewing. Yes! The once infant Savior who became all-time King, He is coming again and His praises we'll sing. First He came sent from Heav'n in a woman-child's womb. Second Advent is nearing: how will we make Him room? Empty hearts, minds and hands. Give Him space all around, so we'll truly receive this Great Love that's come down. Yes, it's time to start watching like a young child, wide-eyed, and experience Advent, with its mystery abide. on Advent Eve for those looking for Hope Joy L. Sherman 11-26-16 #DoYouSeeWhatISee
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