The Question of Advent
December 22, 2015
Romans 8:38-39 “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t, and life can’t. The angels can’t, and the demons can’t. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can’t keep God’s love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
The question which the season of Advent puts to us is simply this: Who shall separate you from the love of Christ? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that your weakness could separate you from the love of Christ? It can’t. Are you afraid that your sin or past mistakes could separate you from the love of Christ? They can’t. A broken family, difficult relationships, loneliness, and anxiety over the future? They can’t. Low self-esteem and rejection by others? They can’t. Your insecurities and fears? They can’t. The season of Advent reminds us that Christ would leave His throne in heaven before He would leave us in sin. Advent reminds us that He would give up His rights and privileges before He would give up on humanity. Advent reminds us that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. Everything else will pass away, but the love of Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Nothing you do or do not do can change His love for you. He is Emmanuel… God with us.
The question which the season of Advent puts to us is simply this: Who shall separate you from the love of Christ? What are you afraid of? Are you afraid that your weakness could separate you from the love of Christ? It can’t. Are you afraid that your sin or past mistakes could separate you from the love of Christ? They can’t. A broken family, difficult relationships, loneliness, and anxiety over the future? They can’t. Low self-esteem and rejection by others? They can’t. Your insecurities and fears? They can’t. The season of Advent reminds us that Christ would leave His throne in heaven before He would leave us in sin. Advent reminds us that He would give up His rights and privileges before He would give up on humanity. Advent reminds us that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus our Lord. Everything else will pass away, but the love of Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Nothing you do or do not do can change His love for you. He is Emmanuel… God with us.