Sweet Sisters,
Just think…..today marks the selection of the next to the last segment of Scripture for meditation/memorization for this calendar year! The Father has brought us this far.
The Latin word Advent means “the coming”. This season we celebrate Christ’s first coming by enjoying His Presence in the present and prepare for His second coming to earth. We do so with our involvement in activities leading to Christmas Day. We get to enjoy Immanuel, God with us.
Let us consider the symbol of some things with which we decorate our homes during this festive yet tender season. The Christmas tree is an evergreen. The everlasting nature of the evergreen reminds us of the eternal life we have in Christ as well as a reminder of the Father’s everlasting love. The tree’s triangle outline represents the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The lights are a reminder that Jesus Christ is our hope and light in a dark world. The star that tops our trees is a reminder of the Magi’s who were seeking the King. The star led them to the manger where Christ, our Savior, laid. The angels, of course, were heard on high. The words of the German Christmas Carol, O Christmas Tree – O Tannenbaum, came to my mind…..
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
You are the tree most loved!
How often you give us delight
In brightly shining Christmas light!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree
You are the tree most loved!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your beauty green will teach me
That hope and love will ever be
The way to joy and peace for me.
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree,
Your beauty green will teach me
“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.” Romans 12:9-13 ESV
Sisters, now it is your turn! Just do it!
Post your name, verse/verses, reference and translation and your comments.
I love you,
Olda
Reminding myself to be thankful 24/7...
ReplyDelete"Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!"
– 2 Corinthians 9:15 (ESV)
I cannot believe December is here! What a blessing it has been to journey with you in scripture memorization. I have experienced God through his Word, and have come to realize His blessings are ever present and never ending.
ReplyDeleteFor the month of December, I have chosen
Isaiah 9:6-7 ESV
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
Coyce