“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”
2 Peter 3:9
We’ve seen throughout this month’s Anchor readings how God directs even evil and the negative events in our lives for His purpose. We begin to grasp that in our weary world, there still is much to rejoice about. Pandemonium may seem to reign backstage, but the play moves forward with grace and poise.
These thoughts ought to bring us joy, especially at Christmas. But it’s a joy not found in the gifts we receive or even in the ones we give. It’s born out of great sadness and sorrow. It often comes after knowing difficulty or grief; it’s a joy that is achingly good.
The Prince of Peace brings true peace for your life. He comes through a story so spectacular and simple at once that it sends children rummaging through the dress-up clothes to fashion costumes so they can live and breathe the story themselves. And yet it sends grown men and women to their knees. It is the great drama of the life of Jesus Christ. It’s the drama of your life and mine, too. Draw near to the Christ child this season and all year. He welcomes you, weary though you are.
These thoughts ought to bring us joy, especially at Christmas. But it’s a joy not found in the gifts we receive or even in the ones we give. It’s born out of great sadness and sorrow. It often comes after knowing difficulty or grief; it’s a joy that is achingly good.
The Prince of Peace brings true peace for your life. He comes through a story so spectacular and simple at once that it sends children rummaging through the dress-up clothes to fashion costumes so they can live and breathe the story themselves. And yet it sends grown men and women to their knees. It is the great drama of the life of Jesus Christ. It’s the drama of your life and mine, too. Draw near to the Christ child this season and all year. He welcomes you, weary though you are.
Scripture Focus
2 Peter 3:1-9
Insight
Could God have come any closer to those in the first Christmas story? He searches us out, coming when we least expect it.
Bible In A Year
- Zechariah 10-14
- Proverbs 30
- Revelation 18-19