COME LORD JESUS

Trees are trimmed, stockings are hung, and decorations have been strategically placed throughout homes and in the marketplace. It’s the busiest time of the year: more activity, more pressures, more expenses, more red lights, more travel,….and the Church announces Peace on Earth. Next, the days get shorter—and nights longer and dark….and the Church proclaims it the Season of Light.

Really…another year has almost come and gone. It’s that time of year again….the Christmas season. What a whirlwind adventure—living with balance as a believer in Jesus Christ. He is the same God of miracles, signs, and wonders—and He is coming back again!

The Bible says, “Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). Come is the root meaning of the word Advent. We celebrate an event that happened 2,000 years plus ago…and the Church calls our attention to the future—His return. 

While we are in the final four weeks of preparation for Christmas day, some might say it is a strange and contradictory season. It’s a time of sadness for many who have lost loved ones or those who are overcoming illness, or at the end of this life as we know it. It’s a time of excitement for little ones, and older ones too. It’s a time of eager expectation with “tidings of joy” (Luke 2:10). 

Joy is often presented as “true” contentment based on faith—not on our circumstances. 

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13 NIV).

The word “paradox” means “a statement that is seemingly contradictory, yet true.” 

Is it really movement and stillness that brings us closer to God? Effort or repose? What is truth? 

Truth is the whole counsel of God—and could be said to be the tension between paradoxes. Truth is found in the beautifully decorated dining room table that is perfect for all to see—and the same table that is not so pretty after all the guests have finished dining, then had dessert and coffee. It is the same table where family and friends will gather together and either celebrate life, love, and loss—or argue, attack, and accuse. Truth is found when we turn to Jesus. It is truth that Jesus was fully man and fully God. He came as a baby, born of a virgin—and He is coming back again as Lord of lords and King of kings. 

May we reflect on the reason for not just the Christmas season—but for life. His name is Jesus. May we see the meaning of Christmas in the tensions of this holiday season—in the hustle and bustle, with all the noise—to the silent night. From the red and green lights on the trees to the “red lights” that force you to stop in traffic. From the noisy dining room tables to the kitchen and dirty dishes. From the excited kids unwrapping presents to the Holy Presence of God that we get to experience all year long because of relationship and redemption. 

Instead of trying to pick and choose what appeals to you, don’t miss what God is doing all around you—in every situation and in every heart. This Christmas season, learn to listen and speak from your heart. There is always something you don’t know in every situation. 

May the LORD come into every part of your Christmas preparation and move you into divine purpose. 

You are blessed by God…….Deborah Starczewski

BOOKS BY DEBORAH STARCZEWSKI:

GOD’S PRICELESS TREASURE (How To Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose)…move from drama to destiny–in your personal life, marriage, and family.

A LEAP OF FAITH (25 Days At The Mercy Seat)…. the full account of divine intervention that will keep you turning the pages. Learn how to be led by the Holy Spirit of God.

THE MIDNIGHT HOUR (Will America Turn Back To God?) … a must read

SHIFT HAPPENS (Co-author)

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