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“Advent” means “arrival” or “coming,” and it’s a season of the year that Christians have observed for centuries anticipating the birth of Jesus. But for many, December flies by with a flurry of activities - Leaving you worn out and just glad it’s over at the end of the month. It can be the most stressful time of the year. But what if this season actually brought you closer to Christ? What if you were able to create some space to really feel the longing for Jesus to arrive? What if there was time for reflection and refocusing, so you can experience the gifts that Jesus brings—love, peace, joy, and hope? This blog of daily devotions is offered as one simple tool to help us connect with Christ more deeply in the days leading up to Christmas. It will be centered on the core themes of the Christmas story, publishing reflections Monday through Saturday around the themes of...
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Saturday Nov 09, 2024
Saturday Nov 09, 2024
The book of John views the Christmas Story from a different perspective. John uses figurative language to describe Jesus’ birth, saying “the eternal Word of God came in the flesh and lived among us.” What an incredible mystery!
May you find joy today in knowing that the light of Christ has come to you. Receive it. Recognize it. And walk in the light. And may you be reminded that God sent his son so he could invite you into his family and call you his child. Accept him. Believe in him. And embrace your identity as a child of God.
Listen to “Born is the King” by Hillsong to continue your reflection time with a moment of worship. All songs mentioned in the Advent Reflections Podcast can be found on Mountain’s YouTube Channel at MountainCC.org/YouTube or on Spotify by searching for the playlist “MCC Advent.”
Mountain is one church with multiple locations. Come and be part of a community of people on the journey to discover more about Jesus. Everyone's welcome. Find out more about in-person and online service times and locations at MountainCC.org.
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