Second Sunday of Advent – Listen – Prepare - Peace

Meditate.

Listen! It's the voice of someone shouting, "Clear the way through the wilderness for the LORD! Make a straight highway through the wasteland for our God! Fill in the valleys, and level the mountains and hills. Straighten the curves, and smooth out the rough places. Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. The LORD has spoken!" Isaiah 40:3-5 

Every year we “prepare” for the birth of Jesus—prepare to celebrate His birth. Everyone does something to get ready Christmas…setting up a festooned tree…decorating their yards and lighting up their homes…special meals….exchanging gifts…singing carols…watching Christmas movies…and visiting Santa.  Or even like my Dad used to do: wear a Bah Humbug pin. As you celebrate Advent are you making a straight, smooth path? 

Prepare your hearts…not just your homes. Seeking Peace. You don’t need a fancy tree, lights on your house or yet another movie to give you Peace. Peace is special fruit of the Spirit…given with mercy from God.

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23

Preparation begins at the heart…setting things right with the Lord…with neighbors, friends, family, and with yourself. Seek peace and enjoy it. In preparation, look forward to that peace with hope, love and joy that only life in Christ brings.

Prayer ~ Dear God, since we have been made right in your sight by faith, we have peace with You because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. From Romans 5:1. That peace takes away anxiety. Thank you for your peace…it gives me joy during this season of Advent, hope for the future and a deeper love for You.

Verse of Salvation ~ Jesus said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." Luke 7:50

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