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HOW CAN WE PREPARE SPACE FOR PEACE? (Advent 2: Peace) Dec. 8th texts: Philippians 4:2-9, Luke 3:1-6 Recorded service: https://lnkd.in/gFcM4uYk "...Fellow followers of Jesus, how much peace do we experience in our lives? Merriam Webster Dictionary (which I love) defines peace in this way: “a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions, harmony in relationships.” On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being not a trace of peace and 10 being sublime peacefulness, how much peace to you experience on a day to day basis? I’ll share those again: “a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions, and harmony in relationships.” Our scripture readings for today present two messengers who invite us to wonder about both inner peace and relational peace. John the Baptist invites us to clear space for peace through transformation and St. Paul encourages us to maintain that space by living as transformed people. Before zeroing in on their messages, let’s start 600 years earlier and also fast forward to today. Christians have often leaned into Luke’s understanding that the words he quotes from Isaiah refer to John the Baptist, cousin to Jesus. While the people of Israel were in captivity in Babylon in the 6th century BCE, Isaiah wrote of the Word of God coming through a messenger in the wilderness extolling the people to prepare for God’s coming. Many people have spoken, written and lived messages from the heart of God coming across time. Some messengers have been charismatic, seemingly larger-than-life heroes, martyrs, and civic leaders. Many have been ordinary people whose lives are less widely noticed but whose impacts have been deep. I wonder: In your life, who has been a messenger from the fathomless and expansive, life-affirming love of God? What particular message have you witnessed that person bearing? And what if you are God’s messenger to someone with whom your path intersects? What message do you bear? Do you model and invite peace?..."

Before you can rule and reign with Christ in the age to come, you must submit yourself to His Word and rule your own vessel, in this present age. https://lnkd.in/eN2WP3ar

Facts about worship Discover 15 hidden, surprising facts about worship that will leave you amazed! Explore the lesser-known wonders of devotion across cultures and history. Learn more… https://lnkd.in/dzXnCXcE

Rather than passively remembering Christ and the mysteries of His life, we are invited to be like the Early Church who experienced Him as a living, redeeming, actual Presence among them. Afterall, the only way to truly celebrate the mystery of His Resurrection is to 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 Him. How can you become more aware of the grace of the Resurrection in your life today? Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYuDkyze

What if true worship transcends temples and rituals? Could it be that Jesus’ priesthood is not just about tradition, but about restoring humanity and bridging the gap between us and God? Consider the significance of a Samaritan leper and an outcast woman at a well—how do their encounters with Jesus reveal God’s heart? Imagine a High Priest who not only offers sacrifices but becomes the sacrifice Himself. How do these scenarios show the deeper revelation of God’s plan? I will explore these questions and more in my upcoming book, The Garden of Scripture.

The Kingdom of Heaven and Repentance Are Indispensable to Each Other https://lnkd.in/gyJAeBvC

Crazy Peace in Midst of Chaos. the madness of the celebration of ungodly lifestyles today, 1 would ‘almost’ think that Yahweh’s Eternal plan of Salvation AND MENTAL REST was a joke. Yet, God's truth is eternal. Please check out my full blog at: https://lnkd.in/gT_kbRzd.

https://lnkd.in/ehPkgWrt Reflecting the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary, and the benefits of salvation through Gods saving Grace to mankind. Singing of hymns intently has always been the connecting factor.

🙏 Rejoice in hope, even in the midst of tribulation. God is with us, and He is our rock. (Romans 12:12) 🗞️ Read the full blog https://lnkd.in/gQaUraGP #Savedforlater #christianblog #newchristians #newbelievers #blog #blogs #christianblogs #newblog

Everything in the scriptures points to Christ and His ultimate Kingdom purpose. Check out the full sermon to understand Christ deeper! Link below to watch, "The Great Commission" on YouTube https://lnkd.in/ev-HwdGH