Advent Lectionary Readings
Psalm 80:1-7
Isaiah 66:7-11
Luke 13:31-35
At that time some Pharisees said to him, "Get away from
here if you want to live! Herod Antipas wants to kill you!" Jesus replied,
"Go tell that fox that I will keep on casting out demons and healing people
today and tomorrow; and the third day I will accomplish my purpose. Yes, today,
tomorrow, and the next day I must proceed on my way. For it wouldn't do for a
prophet of God to be killed except in Jerusalem! "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem,
the city that kills the prophets and stones God's messengers! How often I have
wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath
her wings, but you wouldn't let me. And now, look, your house is abandoned. And
you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessings on the one who comes in
the name of the LORD!'" Luke 13:31-35
Blessings
on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! That
is Jesus…and missionaries around the world. Jesus said…I will accomplish my purpose. What do you think was or is Jesus’
purpose? When He was dying on the cross He indicated that His work on earth was
done. What did He really come to do…and did He do it?
When
Jesus had tasted it, he said, "It is finished!" Then he bowed his
head and released his spirit. John 19:30 NLT
And
he also said, "It is finished! I am the Alpha and the Omega--the Beginning
and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give freely from the springs of the
water of life. Revelation 21:6
But
if I do his work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done,
even if you don't believe me. Then you will know and understand that the Father
is in me, and I am in the Father." John 10:38
Then
he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to
show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think
they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners."
Matthew 9:13
Then
Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens,
and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
"Look,
I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for
me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked
and ashamed." Revelation 16:15
Jesus came to bring salvation to mankind,
to teach, to heal and to show them how to live. He came to bring life—an abundant
life.
What is your purpose? Are you
accomplishing that?
For me…I want to live to please the
Lord—to go to Heaven and to take as many people with me as possible.
Prayer ~ Lord God, what can I do
for You today to further You Kingdom? Who do You want me to talk to or to help?
How can I be Your hands and feet today?
Daily Bible Reading: Hebrews 7-10
Advent Random Act of Kindness - Make a special treat associated with your heritage, like latke, stollen, strudel or gingerbread, and share it with friends and family.
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text by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All
scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted.
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