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Today we enter into the season of Advent—a Latin word that means “the coming.” Church leaders established Advent in the sixth century as a time for Christians to reflect on the meaning of Christmas. So, let’s begin to prepare our hearts for the first coming of Jesus.

 

Luke 1:16-17

And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God, and he will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready for the Lord a people prepared.

One day Zechariah was doing his duty as a priest before the Lord. Suddenly an angel appeared before him. As you can imagine, Zechariah was terrified. But the angel told the trembling priest unbelievable news. “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, for your prayer has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.”

The angel explained that many would rejoice in John’s birth, for “he will be great before the Lord.” This son would turn many to the Lord. He would live in the spirit and power of the great prophet Elijah. This miracle baby would “make ready for the Lord a people prepared.”

God has the same promise for you. He is working in your heart to do great things for him. Every believer lives with the power of the Holy Spirit. You have everything you need to do what God has called you to do. God is writing his story in you! He will use you for eternal purposes. God will use you to prepare yourself, your family, and your friends for Jesus.

Talking to God

Father, thank you for using me to prepare others for Jesus. Help me be ready and willing to be used by you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

Christmas is a great time to refocus yourself and your family on Jesus. Share with us some things you do during this season to keep the proper focus. Email us at prayer@ronmoore.org.

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