The third week of Advent is focused on joy...rejoicing.
The Advent wreath typically features a pink candle during this week of rejoicing!How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace,
who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation,
who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!” ISAIAH 52:7
Mountains are representing nations - - where people from different tribes and races will hear the Good News. People who have received the Good News...God's loving-kindness, His grace that brings us back into a right relationship with Him...proclaim it to all the nations! This Good News is available to all. God says "receive my gift!"
...and I give thanks that God came down as Jesus, the Messiah, to be the ultimate sacrifice for the sin of the world. I give thanks for the Good News that God did not leave humanity in her desperation, but in compassion and love, did what humankind was unable to do for themselves. This is certainly Good News!
Just as Jesus became part of humankind and shared the Good News,
those who have received this Good News now share it with others!
those who have received this Good News now share it with others!
Generations have been rejoicing at the Good News of Jesus Christ, Savior of the Nations!
"Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel. Shall come to you O Israel."
Israel - the literal meaning is "one who struggles with God."
He welcomes the struggle, and when we yield to God, He gives us peace.
Rejoice this week!
Israel - the literal meaning is "one who struggles with God."
He welcomes the struggle, and when we yield to God, He gives us peace.
Rejoice this week!
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