For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and … More Unto us a Child was born
As we look on the world today, it is easy to reflect on perhaps simpler days, and wonder what has happened to make our world so frail, and even fractured. For many Christians, particularly in the west, we weep as we see the degradation of societal values, effectively denouncing the hundreds (even thousands of years) … More Advent II – Day 26 (It is time)
The beauty of the city is hard to explain. The colours brighter than we have ever seen, the foundations of precious stones exude a rainbow-like aura from beneath, and the Light, He shines with great brightness making everything seem alive, with a brilliance that is like the dawning sun, with all things glimmering as the … More Advent II – Day 25 (Pure Water)
Finally, it is done! The Bridegroom rejoices, and His patience is rewarded. For the perfection of His Bride is made complete, as Almighty God completes the work that no human effort could achieve. The perfect union made possible by the holy sacrifice of the Lamb of God, and the cleansing and power of the Holy … More Advent II – Day 24 (The New Bride)
Watching on, that faithful prophet Daniel foresaw this amazing event, as the Lord, the Ancient of Days, prepares to be seated on earth as He is in heaven, and thrones are put in place for His kings to ascend. The Messiah, the King of kings choosing those who will rule with Him on earth. A … More Advent II – Day 23 (Thrones)
God is love[1], it is He that defines love. His love is pure and perfect, full of life, not bounded by man’s understanding, and yet in Christ, and through His word, the Lord gave us His definition, and showed us its way. This love only comes to us by His Spirit, grows in His abiding … More Advent II – Day 21 (The separation)
Come, all you who are heavy laden, burdened down by the weight of sin, disappointment, tears, or pain, for the wait is over. Come, you who have endured so much for the Christ, and your faith in Him, hoping beyond all human hope. Awake, you who have slept in the arms of grace, abiding with … More Advent II – Day 20 (Come)
Stooping down on one knee, heads bowed, they gently kiss the outstretched hand. These kings of the world, societies’ giants, rulers of nations, religious and community leaders, corporate emperors, and more, find themselves humbled before the very one many had ignored, and some even fought against. Broken, they at least saw wisdom, and recognised the … More Advent II – Day 19 (The Kiss)
Only days before His crucifixion, there is Jesus Christ, watching from the top of the Mount of Olives, staring intently at Jerusalem and Mount Moriah, the site of the holy temple. For He knew of His destiny and its association with that most contested place. Their ahead lay the place of His earthly throne, well … More Advent II – Day 18 (Feet upon the mountain)
The trumpet sounds, and His army is called together to advance. An army like no other, one that meets in the air, and whose soldiers are from the time of the ancients all the way through to tomorrow. Those who have served on earth find themselves alongside the faithful who have been held in the … More Advent II – Day 16 (The Trumpet)
