Yesterday was the first day of advent. The word advent means coming. I love these four weeks before Christmas. The anticipation and preparation is as exciting for me as the day itself. I thought it might be fun to do some Christmas sharing as we countdown to the coming of Christmas.
Maybe some recipes, stories, quotes, scripture just some things that I find fun and interesting during the season.
The promise of Christ is the very reason for Christmas.
When I promise my grandchildren something, they get excited.
"Please Grandma, can I have it NOW? I don't want to wait."
God made many promises to the nation of Israel and the most important was the promise for the Messiah.
For thousands of years the people waited, anticipated and prepared for the coming of God's salvation through the Messiah.
At Christmas time we celebrate the fulfillment of his promise in the birth of Jesus.
The story begins in the Book of Luke Chapter 1.
Read today starting in verse 26-38 about the Angel Gabriel coming to Mary. He tells her the part she will play in the coming of the Messiah.
"The whole meaning of Christmas can be summed up in the miracle of Christ's birth."
Arthur Bryant
"The son of God became man to enable men to become sons of God."
C. S. Lewis
My countdown to Christmas starts with the Promise of Christmas.
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