Monday, December 9, 2024

Advent

Daily Gratitude Year 12 - Day 345: Today, I am grateful for the Advent season.

Sometimes getting ready for a special event is as much fun as the actual event. When our hearts are reprogramed for service, there is joy in the process. Some people are naturals at hospitality. Others work at it. Both are gifts of love. 

When Mary hurried to Elizabeth's home, she found a warm welcome. Baby John lept in Elizabeth's womb. For those who have experienced pregnancy, the baby moving inside is really special. Knowing the baby is alive, growing, and preparing to make their entrance at birth is a comfort. It is a time of wonder. 

"Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back to her own home." -Luke 1:56

Imagine the two mothers - one old and one young - sharing the new experiences that came with their pregnancies.  They knew what they knew. They trusted God. They surely savored their season together. Zechariah was not talking, so I am sure Elizabeth welcomed Mary's company and conversation. 

Advent helps us prepare our hearts each year. The story is retold, but it never gets old. We prepare our homes and our hearts. We share the joy with family and friends. It is a season of preparations, watching, waiting, and embracing hope. 

God with us... Immanuel. It never gets old. 

Today, I am grateful for the Advent season.

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