Written by Pastor Ben Wimmers, Pastor of Youth and Family
Advent is a time of preparation. Waiting for the arrival of the Christ, God’s anointed. This year, we will join other Reformed churches as well as churches from around the world in reflecting on the story told through Scripture, using the Revised Common Lectionary. This is a practice that unites us with other churches in our worship and offers a rich variety of scripture readings. The Lectionary is used as a tool to guide our meditations and public worship. It is structured so that the church might read the entirety of Scripture in a three-year cycle.
In anticipation of Sunday worship, where the sermons will draw upon the passages set forth by the Lectionary, these devotionals will invite you to reflect on three of the four readings, twice each week. As you cycle through the three readings, remember that these readings will be the same readings we will turn to on Sunday morning. May the Spirit guide your meditation on the Word of God.
Prayer
Prayer for this Advent season; to be prayed at the end of each devotional:
“Blessed Lord, who caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and the comfort of your holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in your Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on God for ever and ever. Amen.”
Tish Harrison Warren
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR INSIGHTS!
Are you using Living Hope’s Advent Devotional? We want to hear the different ways that God is speaking to you through it. Whether it is a reflection on the devotional itself, or connections you are making between the different passages of scripture: we’d love to hear about it! Whether it’s a comment from your children, an insight from a spouse, or a question from your own contemplation – you can let us know through a form by clicking here.
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Phone: (604) 853-6151
Email: office@livinghopecrc.ca
Living Hope Christian Reformed Church