In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe Hebrews 11:1-2
The writer of Hebrews tells his readers that in the past, prophets were the ones who interpreted God’s message to people. That changed when God sent his son, Jesus, to earth to be the messenger of the Father’s grace and forgiveness. Amazingly, or perhaps not so amazingly, that messenger of good news and forgiveness was killed. Seems like we just cannot handle new plans when we are so wedded to old concepts and ideas.
Jesus knew that would be his fate, yet he decided to come to earth to redeem the people he and the Father loved so much. As we open up the official celebration of Christmas today, the First Sunday of Advent, let us also recall that the sweet helpless newborn we celebrate on Christmas Day, came for the express purpose of Good Friday, and later Easter.
That is the real good news!
Prayer: Lord, thank you for the wonder of Christmas, and the miracle of redemption, Amen
Reflections of a Counselor 