Hebrews 11:1-3, 6 (ESV) – “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.  For by it the people of old received their commendation.  By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.”  “And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” 

Message: As we celebrate the Advent of our Savior, we remember the hope, peace, joy, and love that we receive through His coming.  It is important to remember that we can only know these aspects of His Advent because of faith.  We can see from this passage in Romans that Paul experienced peace because of faith.  Paul also mentions that his hope and access to grace comes from the faith that he has in Christ.  As we light our love candle and reflect on the glory of the Advent of Christ, let us also grow in our faith in Him.  Hebrews 11:6 tells us that it is impossible to please God without faith in Him.  We love Him because He first loved us, and He calls us to love others.

Prayer: God, I thank You for sending Your Son to take on flesh so that we can have hope, peace, joy, and love through Him.  I ask You to strengthen my faith as I celebrate His Advent.  I ask that my heart be filled with hope, peace, joy and love that can only come through faith in Jesus.  Amen

Chaplain Shane Ryle
Chaplain, Orlando Union Rescue Mission
Orlando, Florida

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