Luke 21:25-28
Today's Advent Reading

When Christ first came to earth as a baby, there was a sign in the sky--the star that the wise men followed to his birthplace. Angels sang to shepherd in the heavens, telling them to follow the same star to see the baby who would be the Savior of the world.

When Jesus comes back to reign as King, there will also be signs. The signs will be frightening, especially to those who do not know Christ as their Savior. This passage in Luke says nations will be in anguish and perplexity at he roaring and tossing of the sea, and men will faint from terror. . . for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. (vs. 26-27)

But those who know Christ, who recall his first coming, especially at this season, will not fear. They can stand up, lift their heads, and know their redemption is drawing near. (vs. 28) Christ came at Christmas to redeem us from our sins. But he is coming again to redeem us from our mortal bodies, from this dying world--to be in a place where sin and tears will be no more. As we celebrate this Christmas, let's remember that Jesus will soon come again--and we should be ready for that glorious appearance.

- posted by Suzi @ 8:03 AM