Ted Zimmerman - December 24, 2023
Trust!
What normally takes nine months from its beginning we will arrive at its fulfillment in less than a half a day. This morning’s Gospel (Luke 1:26-38) relates the announcement of the angel Gabriel to Mary of her blessed destiny to be the mother of God’s Messiah. The Annunciation of our Lord is traditionally celebrated on March 25. This evening we will celebrate the Nativity of our Lord (Luke 2:1-20). The Gospel of the Annunciation will make a fine introduction to the mystery of Who the Babe of Bethlehem is and Why he has come and give us an example of the importance of embracing by faith, as Mary did, the promises God makes to us through his Son, whether our time of waiting be a matter of hours, days, weeks, months, years, a lifetime! The God of grace will accomplish what he promises to do.
From Series: "Prepare the Way"
The Season of Advent is about preparing for the coming of the Lord. We commemorate His first coming at Christmas. We anticipate His reappearing in glory on the day of resurrection. And we celebrate His coming among us in Word and Sacrament. Our series focuses on four words: Watch. Repent. Deny. Trust.