Wednesday, December 13, 2023
- Reflection by Mike Johnson
As we enter the season of Advent, let us ponder the theme of “Wonder.” Amid our busy lives, it is easy to lose sight of the wonder that surrounds us every day. Avent is that time to reawaken our sense of awe and marvel at the miraculous story of Christ’s birth.
In the first chapter of Luke, the angel Gabriel declares to Mary, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy – the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.”
This passage reminds us of the wondrous power of God and God’s ability to bring about the extraordinary.
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, let us take time to embrace the wonder of God’s love and grace. Let us marvel at the humility of Christ’s birth and the profound impact it has had on the world. As we reflect on the miraculous events leading up to the first Christmas, may we be filled with a sense of wonder and gratitude for God’s unfathomable love for us.
Prayer: Heavenly Creator, in this season of Advent, open our eyes to the wonder of your love. Help us to approach the celebration of Christ’s birth with hearts full of awe and reverence. May we never lose sight of the miraculous gift of your Son and the eternal hope Jesus brings. Amen