in the midst of a place where there are no external reminders that Christmas is 4 days away, He is faithfully whispering reminders of what advent is all about: he has come and he will come. this phrase has been the mantra whispered to me each day of december. his soft voice beckons, and his words draw me close. the savior born in filth; the savior that brings life; the savior born that man no more may die. indeed, he has come. yet, many days the darkness seems obtrusive; the number of unbelievers overwhelming; the messiness of life unbearable. he reminds me: he will come. in a place that seems to have forgotten Christmas, i have the JOY of knowing this SECRET: he has come and he will come. more than ever before my heart feels so steadied in the true purpose of Christmas. as life marches by like just another day this thursday, i have untold anticipation of the redemption story that changes everything! i’m thankful for a month that has brought me to a place of adoration.
i can worship the King who left His throne for us alongside local brothers and sisters, he has come.
when i pass countless faces and wonder if they will ever know Him, he reminds me: he will come.
as i sit down with girls and see their faces come alive to His truth, i hear the whispers: he has come.
as i mourn over another christmas spent away and long for a forever “home", i know: he will come.
as we bake cookies and cakes and try to bring the holidays to east asia, we celebrate: he has come.
when i explain the origin of exchanging gifts and how we have already been given the greatest gift, he whispers: he will come.
as you celebrate the holidays, i pray for sweet reminders each day: HE HAS COME AND HE WILL COME!
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