This Sunday, November 29th marks the start of Advent.  The English word advent comes from a Latin word meaning “coming”  and is used primarily for the period leading up to Christmas - the celebration of Jesus’ birth!  “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” - “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the Word” (John 1: 14; 1: 29)

It my hope and prayer that we not be so familiar with the birth of Jesus that we allow it to lose its impact in our lives.  Jesus’ birth changed everything!  He alone is worthy of our Worship and Praise!   Let’s remember not only during this season, but in all seasons, that our aim for Worship is Pleasing God!  Worship is not about us and what we want.  Worship is about God and want God wants.  God desires the praises of His people and He is Worthy of our Worship and Praise. He is Worthy of our life, our obedience, our all - our best!   “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4: 10-11)  This advent, we not only celebrate His birth, but look forward to His coming again soon!  “This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.” (Acts 1: 11)  “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord    Jesus!” (Revelation 22: 20)

Maranatha!

In His Service,

Pastor Rod