Sane, Simple, Sacred: Advent - "The Days are Coming"!

Advent - "The Days are Coming"!

"Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah." (Jeremiah 33:14-16)

What days? Luke 21 spells it out pretty clearly! And Jesus said,
"Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Luke 21:28).

"Watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation, drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap." (Luke 21:34)

The days ARE coming!

11 comments:

Blessings each dayNovember 29, 2009 at 8:05 AM
How exciting and thrilling! This year I am way ahead of the season and it feels good not to be going crazy by waiting until December to even get started. You have the added thrill of a birthday on His day, how wonderful that is!

blessings and hugs,

marcy
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Donna's Book NookNovember 29, 2009 at 8:23 AM
Our hearts are filled with gratitude that He came the first time and with anticipation of His second coming!
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DianaNovember 29, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Ah the lovely season of Advent is upon us, and just where did the year go? A time for hope and renewal.
Did you know that the Advent calender was invented by the Lutherans?
It is truly a time of reflection and celebration. I am looking forward to the start of the celebration this morning.
Love Di
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Simply ShelleyNovember 29, 2009 at 10:32 AM
Have a blessed Lord's day....peace on earth...sounds wonderful....
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AndreaNovember 29, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Beautiful.
Blessings and prayers, andrea
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RebeccaNovember 29, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Diana, I DIDN'T know!
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RebeccaNovember 29, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Marcy, It must be a good feeling to be "ahead of the season"! Good for you! And, I must confess, the thrill of another birthday has faded a bit through the years regardless of WHOSE day it falls on!
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EileenNovember 29, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Very nice, Rebecca!
I love the Advent message!

And, just think, each birthday that passes brings us that much closer to St. Luke's message! So no matter what day your birthday falls on REJOICE!

Love to you!, Eileen
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RebeccaNovember 29, 2009 at 3:35 PM
Eileen, Of course you are right! I do try to remember "This is the day that the Lord has made; I will REJOICE and be glad in it...." Your reminder puts a good spin on even a 61st birth day!
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BernieNovember 29, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Great post Rebecca, I love the start of Advent, and lighting of the candles each week. I love the tradition of all things Christmas especially I love the true meaning of Christmas, I am ever so thankful for his love.
I love the Carpenter's.....enjoy a blessed Sunday my friend......:-) Hugs
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JackieNovember 29, 2009 at 11:00 PM
I love your blog......very beautiful...lovely background...music...and especially the message of the season.
Blessings and smiles,
Jackie
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FIVE CERTAINTIES
WITH WHICH TO
START YOUR DAY

God holds you. Each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19 NLT
God sustains you. THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack. Psalm 23:1 AMP
God covers you. He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust. Psalm 91:4 AMP
God pours His love upon you. Through each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me. Psalm 42:8 NLT
God will not fail you. The unfailing love of the Lord never ends! Lamentations 3:22 NLT

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Mercy

Advent - "The Days are Coming"!

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