This week marks the second week of Advent and Christians across the globe are diligently preparing the way for Jesus. In honor of the ever-hastening season, the manger moves front and center. The words of Isaiah prophesy:
“On that day the root of Jesse shall stand as a signal to the peoples; the nations shall inquire of him, and his dwelling shall be glorious.”
The question we must ask ourselves today is “What can we do, right here, right now, to make His dwelling more glorious?” For starters, we can prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Jesus: yesterday, today and tomorrow. We can also turn our preparations away from the busyness of the season to the reason for the season. We can welcome Jesus into our lives and make a place for him. A warm, soft place filled with love and joy that we can only secure through a genuine relationship with our Creator and our Savior. The manger was Jesus’ first dwelling place here on Earth. Today, as we approach the time of the coming King, let us line it not only with straw and swaddling cloths but also with the glory of promises and dreams for a better tomorrow for all His children, until the day He comes again to reclaim His kingdom which has no end. Remember when you next see a nativity scene, that manger isn’t only home to the Christ child. It’s also home to our hopes and dreams and our salvation. So whatever you do, don't scrimp on the manger this year. Make sure it's sized accordingly for a King. Come into our hearts today, Light of the World, Emmanuel. Amen.
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