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On a wall in our house we have gridiron pictures that speak to the last four years of high school football that have engulfed our family, with Matthew, our graduating senior, leading the charge. As I look upon them I am reminded of another picture at another time. A little guy snuggled in his mother’s womb and a U of O football announcing his arrival in a waiting nursery. Waiting and expectancy are inseparable.
This week marks the beginning of Advent – waiting and expectancy. A time of "bifocal" vision: to see both the cosmic picture as well as the immediate. Can we see the greater picture of God's loving purposes and action; as well as the immediate and personal setting, where God breaks into our lives in ordinary and un-ordinary ways? Amidst it all, the Advent-Christmas season offers us the hope and assurance that God is still at work – has been at work – will always be at work, offering love, grace and peace. Yes, even in the midst of fearful times.
The Son of God born on this earth – Advent 1. God’s plan full of waiting and expectancy, as well as God’s question to us – “Did you even notice?” Advent 1 challenges us to "Watch with expectancy." As you go through your day, what signs and wonders of God's activity do you observe? How is God's life giving message breaking out? Are you a part of it?
Heavenly Father, let us see with expectancy and grasp understanding with thankful hearts. Amen.
On a wall in our house we have gridiron pictures that speak to the last four years of high school football that have engulfed our family, with Matthew, our graduating senior, leading the charge. As I look upon them I am reminded of another picture at another time. A little guy snuggled in his mother’s womb and a U of O football announcing his arrival in a waiting nursery. Waiting and expectancy are inseparable.
This week marks the beginning of Advent – waiting and expectancy. A time of "bifocal" vision: to see both the cosmic picture as well as the immediate. Can we see the greater picture of God's loving purposes and action; as well as the immediate and personal setting, where God breaks into our lives in ordinary and un-ordinary ways? Amidst it all, the Advent-Christmas season offers us the hope and assurance that God is still at work – has been at work – will always be at work, offering love, grace and peace. Yes, even in the midst of fearful times.
The Son of God born on this earth – Advent 1. God’s plan full of waiting and expectancy, as well as God’s question to us – “Did you even notice?” Advent 1 challenges us to "Watch with expectancy." As you go through your day, what signs and wonders of God's activity do you observe? How is God's life giving message breaking out? Are you a part of it?
Heavenly Father, let us see with expectancy and grasp understanding with thankful hearts. Amen.
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