Daily Scripture – Monday, 2 December 2013
– Devotion – “LIGHT AND LIFE TO ALL HE BRINGS!”
SCRIPTURE: But you are a chosen
generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you
may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His
marvelous light.(1 PETER 2:9)
The music of Christmas has always been my
favorite part of the season. From early
childhood, the old favorites were always played in our home, and the melodies
and words became old friends. Before I
could ever understand the concepts of virgin birth, second birth, or veiled in
flesh, the words of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," spoke to me. With child-like understanding, I loved the
rhyming, of course, but also the comfort of the words “Mild he lays his glory
by, Born that man no more may die.” As
my relationship with Jesus grew so did my understanding of those more intricate
lines, “God and sinners reconciled,”
“pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Immanuel,” and my favorite,
“Light and Life to all He brings, risen with healing in his wings!” I love the chance we have every day, really,
but especially at Advent, to remember, reflect, and receive the wonder that is
Jesus, the Light of the World.
PRAYER: Father, help me to slow down,
reflect, and live the message of your gift. In this busy time, remind us that
your ever present Holy Spirit will provide what we need to walk in your light,
and share it with others. AMEN.
Theresa Bowers
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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Trinity United Methodist Church
4000 NW 53rd Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32653 United States
(352)376-6615
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