Luke 19:28-40—These verses inspired the
hymn, The Advent of Our King (LSB
331). We come to the beginning of a
new church year. The harvest is complete. Thanksgiving festivities have come to
a close. We now prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth. We anticipate
Christ’s sure and certain return in glory. This year will it be a miserable or
a merry Christmas? If you are prepared to meet Christ when He comes in the
clouds of heaven you will be in the right frame of mind in celebration of His
first Advent. Circumstances may change. Our perception to them is what is
important.
Our thoughts must now employ; Again will Christ descend,
Then let us meet him on the road And summon all who are his own
With songs of holy joy. To joys that never end.
A maiden's offspring see; Before the approaching morn,
A servant's form Christ putteth on, For unto sin ‘tis ours to die
To set his people free. And serve the Virgin-born.
To greet thine infant King; To Christ, who sets us free;
Nor let thy stubborn heart despise Like tribute to the Father bring,
The pardon he doth bring. And Holy Ghost, to thee.
God our Father, you loved the world so much you gave your only Son to free us from the ancient power of sin and death. Help us who wait for his coming, and lead us to true liberty. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.[2] -27 November 2021
[1] Advent, copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[2] Prayer for Saturday of the week of Advent 1 For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. I © 1994 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
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