The heat in our home that went out on December 9, 2008 is still out. Presently, we have sheets stapled to the top of some door trim to be able to heat the den and kitchen. We are thanking God and friends for the loaned heater units. Such has been keeping my wife and me in the season of Advent that remembers that just as we are waiting for our warranted part to arrive, so God was promising a warranty for a couple of areas: (1) meaning and purpose for our life here and now; as well as, (2) promise of life always with God.
God ultimately fulfilled that promise in Jesus Christ. What we believe about Jesus is he perfectly lived up to his God-given purpose and meaning. His meaning was simply an expression of the love of God. His purpose was to save every human being by making it possible through simple trust that God has saved us in Jesus to be made right with God. His promise was that he would always be with us. Such is living under the influence of the Spirit of God through our 'natural' conscience that in the real world is not just natural but is a gift from God to every human being that will respond.
Yes, the Carpenters are waiting for our heat to be repaired. But that is just us. We are all waiting for Christ to someday return. And that is true to all the world.
A way for waiting for Christ is through participation in his body, the church. If you are not a part of a local church, you are as always invited to be part of Arlington UMC. Our street address is 1360 Murfreesboro Road. Nashville, Tennessee. Our phone # is (615) 361-4896. Our website is arlingtonum.org. If you are looking for a church to attend our website also includes worshipping opportunities.
May your Christmas be surprisingly full of the presence of Jesus Christ.
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