While we are in this vale of tears—mirth, joy, and light only hit when the struggle against sin, death, and the devil is acknowledged. Advent is a time to sit uncomfortably in the darkness in order to appreciate the dimmest flicker of spiritual light—first, in my heart as I confess that my love for God and others is wont to grow cold.
I had never thought of the bookends of Advent and Pentecost. Awaiting the Light of the World on one end and in the other end the flame of the Holy Spirit given to us as we look forward to the return of Christ.
God bless your Thursday Advent services, Jason! I imagine “and ransom captive Israel” hits different in prison.
While we are in this vale of tears—mirth, joy, and light only hit when the struggle against sin, death, and the devil is acknowledged. Advent is a time to sit uncomfortably in the darkness in order to appreciate the dimmest flicker of spiritual light—first, in my heart as I confess that my love for God and others is wont to grow cold.
I had never thought of the bookends of Advent and Pentecost. Awaiting the Light of the World on one end and in the other end the flame of the Holy Spirit given to us as we look forward to the return of Christ.
God bless your Thursday Advent services, Jason! I imagine “and ransom captive Israel” hits different in prison.