Explore the Advent journey with insightful reflections on Scripture passages, awakening spiritual growth, and emphasizing the importance of following God's commands for successful living. Dive into weekly themes that encourage self-reflection, prayer, and a deeper connection to faith.
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NOVEMBER 28, 2021 WAKE UP EVERYBODY Scripture: Acts 10:34-47 The Cornelius-Simon Peter connection was a revolutionary Kingdom of God connection. This Kingdom of God relationship is a radical 2021 Wake-up Call for each of us. Have we had a wakeup call this Advent? This 2021 Wakeup Call encourages, equips, and empowers each of us to understand how the kingdoms of spiritual oppression, domination, vision, and destruction submit and give way to the Kingdom of our God and Christ: Jesus is the Living Word the Good News of Peace (Acts 10: 36). No inner peace, no justice. No Jesus, no justice. The Holy Spirit awakens and activates the power of God in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus is anointed with the power of God to do good and heal all that are oppressed by the devil (Acts 10:38). Jesus, the Living Word, gives us the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the gift of God s presence, peace, and power that wakes us up to embody Jesus in the world and do good. What kind of activities are we looking towards when we WAKE UP PRAYER: God of the Advent, we confess we have slept for far too long. Awaken within us your power and promise that are ours because of the Christ whose birth we await and in whose name, we pray, AMEN.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 SIMPLE REMINDERS FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Alarm clocks awaken the world every morning to begin a new day. Without the long-distorted buzz, our bodies remain captive to warm beds and comfy sheets. Many require a second reminder to acknowledge the change from rest to work; thus, reminders are essential to improve our focus and quality of life. God provides a list of simple reminders in Deuteronomy 5:6-21 to ensure a prosperous departure for the children of Israel from Egypt. Moses sets Godly affection as the top priority. Verses 6-7 command us to hon-or God for his deliverance from bondage. To glorify God is the signature statement in the covenant and calls for faithfulness from God s people. God also admonishes the children of Israel of their worship habits. Clearly, Moses warns Israel to deplore other gods and maintain the holiness of the Sabbath. Moses insists God s jealousy is natural, punishing generations who refuse to embrace him. At the end of the passage, Moses refresh-es the memory of Israel concerning neighborly habits. Our neighbor s achievements should be celebrated and motivate positivity rather than lead to resentment. In worship, our hearts should turn towards God and not the prosperity and talent of others. What reminders have we set in our lives to order our steps What reminders should we enforce in our homes, communities, and churches? Simple reminders act as guiding posts to ground our faith in God s commands. Successful living becomes the byproduct of honoring God s loving-kindness, obedience through worship, and living peaceably among humans. PRAYER: Dear God, let your daily reminders saturate my heart to help me become more committed and enjoy all your benefits. AMEN
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 BE CAREFUL TO OBEY THE LORD S COMMANDS Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:23-33 Moses writes in Deuteronomy 5:24, Today we have seen that God may speak to someone and the person may still live. God has a love for humankind that renders loving kindness and gentle compassion on our souls. His plan is for us to live and enjoy the goodness of God. Moses says in Deuteronomy 5:29, If only they had such a mind as this, to fear me and to keep all my commandments always, so that it might go well with them and with their children, forever! The world is brimming over with hundreds and thousands of ideas each day. We are flooded with all kinds of notions on how to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. What worldly suggestions have you received on how to live? Moses captures what makes for a life filled with meaning and purpose in Deuteronomy 5:32, You must therefore be careful to do as the Lord your God has commanded you. Sometimes what is a Godly command, and a worldly command, collide How do you decipher what is godly right, and what is godly wrong? PRAYER: Loving God, teach us your commands and give us minds to keep them daily. AMEN
DECEMBER 1, 2021 JUST CHRISTIAN Scripture: Romans 12: 102, 9-21 If you love the Lord, then raise your hands! Sound familiar? Raising our hands is easy; but, being a Christian is a lifestyle, not a gesture. Usually, praising is easy; however, the challenges to Christianity rest in our treating each other with love after praise and worship ends. Christianity and justice go together. How do we respond to cries for justice? In order to do justice Christians should begin by remembering God s mercy toward us. Those memories should propel us to do what is right for others. Christians responses to justice must be wrapped in genuine love, devotion, respect, and honor. Christians cannot ignore others needs and hurts. Every moment of every day, God loves us. Each Christian s task is to share God s love with people. How have you shared love this Advent season? This includes people with which we share similar views as well as those with whom we disagree, don t understand, and don t like. We must conform to what is right, not to please the masses, but to please God. Justice demands our accepting our imperfections and living in peace with all of humanity. By following God s lead and strengthening our resolve with prayer, justice will spring forth every time. Christianity and justice...we can t have one without the other. PRAYER: Lord, justice is a major part of my Christian responsibility. Although I am not saved by works, please help me to do my part to bring justice in our world.
SIGNUP 2nd Deuteronomy 10:1-11 Linda Jackson 3rd Matthew 5:17-20 Caroline Martin 4th Deuteronomy 27:14-26 Bro. Marchbanks 5th Deuteronomy 5:1-3; 10:12-13; 28:1-2 Sis. Marchbanks 6th 2 Samuel 1:1-12 Joyce Judkins 7th 2 Samuel 1:17-27 8th Luke 18:1-8
