“Oh, may we keep and ponder in our mind, God’s wondrous love in saving lost mankind! Let us trace the babe, who retrieved our loss, from his poor manger to his bitter cross. Tread in his steps, assisted by his grace, ‘till our imperfect state God doth replace.” Thank you, Lord!

We have so much to look forward to, let us go through this Advent Season expectantly. “Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; dear desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring.”

Lord as we make preparations in anticipation of your coming, may we heed the Baptist’s cry. “Then cleansed be every breast from sin; make straight the way for God within; prepare we in our hearts a home, where such a mighty guest may come.”

“O Come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel; shall come to thee, O Israel. O come, O Wisdom from on high, who ordered all things mightily; to us the path of knowledge show and teach us in its ways to go.” Rejoice!

Then the wayward in spirit will come to understanding, and those who grumble will accept instruction.” Isaiah 29:24

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21

And a great road will go through that once deserted land. It will be named the Highway of Holiness. Evil-minded people will never travel on it. It will be only for those who walk in God’s ways; fools will never walk there. No lion will be there, nor any ravenous beast; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there. Isaiah 35:8-9

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. Matthew 7:13

My Advent wreath is positioned in such a way, that I am able to see the candle light glowing from several angles in the house; but what is most astonishing was that when I awoke in the night, and I saw the gentle glow of the light, it was so calming, I said, ‘Thank you, Lord, for this Light in my life, let it burn forever in my heart’. The glowing candle is a reminder, that Jesus is the Light of the world, and that we should follow the Light where it leads. Thank you, Lord, that we are no longer walking in darkness but in your marvelous Light.

Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 40:4-5