My boss gave everyone a copy of “The Dawning of Indestructible Joy” by John Piper.
http://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-dawning-of-indestructible-joy It is a book of daily reading for advent. So I thought I would share my thoughts on these readings as I read them. The reading for today (12/1) talks about how the word advent means coming. Google tells me that advent means the arrival of something of note. In the context of the Christmas season we are of course talking about the birth of Christ. Piper goes on to quote Luke 19:10. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” Luke 19:10 (ESV) He describes Jesus as being on a “search and save mission.” I find this to be an interesting description. It is certainly worth taking note as we celebrate the birth of Christ why he came in the first place. God’s plan of salvation is the reason why Christmas matters. I am thankful that the Lord has a plan to save each of us. Let’s be thankful for the reason Jesus was born this year.
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