“The best way to prepare for the coming of Christ is to never forget the presence of Christ.”
-William Barclay
Have you ever noticed how Mark’s sermons coincide, or bump up against something that is going on your life? Sometimes it’s a pleasant surprise affirming that I’m on the right track. Other times it is a very uncomfortable poke in the arm; a reminder of areas in my life needing attention.
When the Write Sisters decided to dedicate this newsletter’s writings to Christmas, I started looking for quotes related to Christmas and stumbled upon this one under the heading “Advent”. Dictionary.com defines advent as an arrival or coming; momentous, of importance; the second coming of Christ.
In most Christian homes, Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ birth. Some families follow the tradition of an advent calendar, opening a window on the calendar each day revealing a picture or item related to the Christmas season, leading up to the baby Jesus on Christmas day.
This is where Mark’s recent sermons come in to play. Recently he has challenged us to live each day as if it’s the day Jesus will return. Live our lives as an advent calendar. Presented each day is a window of opportunity to live for Christ, in His image. Easy to do? Absolutely not. At least not on our own. But with Jesus, the possibilities are endless.
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