Some people think its a bit weird that Revelation is my favorite book from the Bible. Its all about death and destruction, the end of the world.. right?
Nope.. Not how I read it... Its the end of death, the end of evil, the end of pain and suffering for mankind. And it is the beginning of Christ reigning on Earth.. how sweet is that? And it will happen, because of what has already happened on that epic day hundreds of years ago. When a little boy came into the earth crying to the heavens, and left it the same way.. Without Christmas and God's grace on His people, we would not be looking forward to end times.. we would have no hope, for we have all sinned enough to damn us to hell. But because of Jesus' blood, we celebrate Christmas and prepare as the people of old prepared for his coming...
So what does that mean to us, and how should our Christmas be similar? Well, we should be preparing for Christmas by remembering Christ each day. Lindsey was telling me about an article Rob Bell wrote from Relevant about having visual clues to set our senses towards Jesus this season. (or at least that's what I got from her explanation).
It makes a lot of sense.. Whether it is an Advent Wreath or Calendar, a daily bible reading, writing in your journal, working at a food drive every week, etc.. its so important to realize that decorations, santa, presents, food and music is not to be anticipated the most.. its the joy that God was born as a baby to save us. That if He hadn't become human and literally taken on the world's sin to a point of breaking, and died for us on the cross.. then Christmas wouldn't have been such an anticipated day for the people in that time.. or for us now. But it happened.. He happened on this terrible, destructive world by Mary and Joseph who were humble followers of God.
The world awaited his arrival to bring Grace that would cover all their sins forever.. and they prepared for Him. So how do we remember Him this Christmas season?
How do we anticipate December 25th?
2 comments:
Once again babe your writing astounds me. Way to tie in your favorite bible book and Christmas. It's all related right? I'm glad that we have an opportunity to go through the advent bible study together :) I love you so much!
Did you ever find an image or something for your visual reminder?
i dont think it's weird. revelation is the most interesting one in my opinion, too!
love, polly :D
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