The Advent Altar occupies the kitchen corner, fresh candles and a new Advent resource alongside the familiar wreath and the small nativity. I carefully write last year's message on the board, reminding us to Prepare...our home and our hearts.
Yet this year, there is a new message on my heart. Its whispers, deep in my spirit, nearly reach my ears. It dominates my thoughts and I hold fast to it.
I erase last year's message and painstakingly write this single command,
Watch.
Watch for the Redeemer made incarnate.
Watch for the unexpected.
Watch for the miraculous.
Set aside the distractions and just watch.
In this season of celebrating the Babe in a manger, I find myself watching for Immanuel, God with us.
Watching for His guidance, as my husband graduates from college.
Watching for His plan, as we continue to search for a job.
Watching for His grace, as the benefits we counted on are cut.
Watching for His provision, as our savings dwindle and our income is once again drastically reduced.
And so while we wait, we watch.
O my Strength, I will watch for you,
for you, O God, are my fortress.
for you, O God, are my fortress.
~Psalm 59:9 (ESV)
3 comments:
Beautiful words as always.
I reallllly needed this post this exact morning. Thank you for writing that up and sharing your heart and thoughts.
Waiting and watching... He will not leave you, nor forsake you.
Love you!
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