Hope - Advent - Day 6 - Week 1

Hebrews 1:1-2

In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe.

In the days before Christ God's followers clung to a hope and a promise. They waited for a coming messiah through trials and terrors. We too cling to a hope and promise but we have something that they did not. We have the knowledge of the Son and the presence of the Spirit. We have the defining moment of history written down for us to read and study anytime we choose. We have glimpses of who Jesus, the Son, was and is today. And through Him we have a glance at the Father that Old Testament folks did not have. God has spoken to us through the Son, through His life, death, and resurrection. And when it comes down to it we are blessed just in the knowledge of Jesus. Many of us know the Christmas story inside and out but as Christmas approaches I must tell you... it's not the knowledge of the cross and the Son that is Important. The key decision in life is what you do with that knowledge? Hope is great. But you hope in vain unless you have placed your hope and life in a relationship with the Son. That's Christmas at its very heart. It's God's love for us wrapped in a baby and opened at the cross.

Father,
As we speed towards Christmas and the end of this year, may we remember that there is always hope for our futures when our faith and trust is in you. Please bless those reading this prayer tonight. Wrap your arms around those who are grieving. Encourage those who feel alone. And most importantly, help us to see outside of ourselves to bring our hope to others.
Amen

Gina