Advent – Gloria
December 12-13
Advent – Gloria
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14
This weekend’s song is Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have on heard high
Sweetly singing ore the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
During this time of year what brings you joy? What gives you awe? What things create that nostalgic feeling when you see it?
Scripture tells us the night Christ was born was the most awe-inspiring event which has ever occurred in human history as God sent His only begotten Son to earth so that we could ultimately have eternal life. There has not been an event in history before or after Christ’s birth that resulted in such celebration.
Can you imagine how the shepherds’ jaws must have dropped at the site and sounds of the angels? Note even the greatest Christmas light display can match the skies on that glorious night. That moment was so majestic that we probably cannot fully comprehend what it was like because honestly, none of us have encountered such a sight.
It is true, technology has stolen some of the joy of the unknown making scenes that once were impossible come to life. There was a time James Bond was talking into his watch and we called it science fiction – that is now a reality. Unfortunately, most of us probably have fewer awe-inspiring moments with God like we should. Our relationship with Him often becomes too comfortable and even ordinary.
This Christmas, I’d like to remind you the birth of our Savior is still a glorious moment. I encourage you to make an attempt to regain those awe-inspiring jaw dropping moments with God. Don’t let your relationship with Him be ordinary, but rather make it extraordinary..