Your rider is on their way!
by Darren Pope
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For you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins (Luke 1:76b,77).
The family consulted, order details entered, and voucher code completed, the tracking app swings into high gear as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our favourite gourmet delights.
As the minutes pass, regular update messages are received, and finally, our rider is on their way. Taste buds begin to tingle as the tracking map updates to show progress and the arrival time. Amped up anticipation is building with the promise of imminent arrival. We watch for the lights in the street and wave out to signal the correct address for delivery. With our masks on for the handover, it is time to tuck in and eat. Finally, what was promised has arrived.
Lighting the first candle of Advent helps us to attentively anticipate the promise of a saviour who comes to us. Is Advent an ancient act? What do we have to look forward to? As we prepare for Christmas, our anticipation is amped up with the promise of an imminent arrival. Our coming king requires us to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our Lord. In response, we prepare the way by sharing the good news of salvation through the forgiveness of sins. Our loving Lord knows us well. He knows us personally, and he comes to us at our place with the free gift of unconditional love, forgiveness and mercy through his grace.
What was promised has arrived!
We pray:
Lord of love, help me to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with you today. Amen.
The song lyrics quoted in yesterday’s devotion were used with permission: CCLI Song # 7059862 by Ben Calhoun | Bryan Fowler | Chris Stevens | Josh Calhoun.
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