It is a grave mistake to believe that the second Advent will be like the first. For the words of creation that God spoke that define the end of days were sealed for such a time as now, and the Bible reveals that the scenes that will unfold will be unlike any that have ever … More Advent II – Day 12 (Broken Seals)
The Bible says, ‘It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter[1]’. This is certainly true, and the challenge is that Christians are royal priests, and thus we have this all-mighty quest to search out these hidden mysteries of the Lord. This characteristic … More Advent II – Day 11 (Sealed for tomorrow)
As far as it is commonly[1] understood Christ did not come, at His first Advent, at a time of a major Hebrew calendar events or feast (such as Passover, Feast of Weeks, or Tabernacles), it was close to one (Hanukkah) but not really on it, and perhaps more like January than December (in our Gregorian … More Advent II – Day 10 (Surprise)
The first Advent was full of surprises. Sure with the wisdom of hindsight we can see how the Bible revealed He would come as the Babe of a virgin mother, and in lowly circumstance, and even kings (wisemen) would bring Him gifts to honour Him, and yet His timing and method still caught all off-guard. … More Advent II – Day 9 (Watch)
How do you prepare for when the Lord of all creation, the King of the Universe’s, returns to earth? The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ comes in His transformed, glorious form, has a face that shines like the sun, and His clothes are as white as the light! When on earth the first time … More Advent II – Day 8 (Preparation)
Christmastime, even for many non-Christians, is a time of giving and receiving and being together as family. And while this is true for many, sadly the opposite also occurs, with family rifts and the pain of brokenness seemingly re-ignited. COVID-19 seems to have provided the opportunity to refocus on home, but even this seems fleeting … More Advent II – Day 7 (Hearts turning)
Wisdom often looks like waiting, but that can be an illusion. For the wisdom we need is not based on quiet patience, and studied learning, but rather received from heaven, filling us with revelations by the Holy Spirit. Waiting for the return of Christ does not come by human effort, that is unsustainable, rather it … More Advent II – Day 6 (Wisdom)
Transfixing, that is one word for them. Those intriguing structures in the sky, drawing our attention heavenward the clouds can bring inspiration, delight, and even awe as we see nature at its most awesome. And of course, with a little rain and sunshine, the clouds become the backdrop for the promise rainbows, where we remember … More Advent II – Day 5 (Clouds)
Many a soul gathers in the early hours of the morning around the globe, looking east to the horizon as first light appears, eagerly waiting for its source. As the sun breaks through, there is a true wonder as joy and hope are tasted, and at least for a moment, yesterday is forgotten, and hope … More Advent II – Day 4 (Immortality)
In more ways than one, Advent is a great reminder of the all-knowing but surprising character of God. However, this time of year not only reminds us of Christ’s first advent, when He (surprisingly) first visited us, coming in the form of a babe, but also His second advent, when He comes as the triumphant … More Advent II – Day 3 (Hope eternal)
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