Weekly Invitation Nov 23
Check out this week’s scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.
9:3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder.
9:4 For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.
9:5 For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
9:6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
9:7 His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.
It’s got something for everyone:
comfort, inspiration, blood, warriors, vengeance, a great list for those list lovers, a baby and hope!
Who says the Bible is boring? Who says Christmas is all twinkling lights and shiny happy people?
Jesus is coming… to this world. To this dark world. This this world at war. To this bloody world. To this world of awesome wonders and wealth, and this world of extreme inhuman poverty. Jesus is coming. To this world. To our world. To you and me.
That’s reason to be thankful. Reason to be watchful. Reason to live just a little differently.
I’ll see you on Sunday. He’s coming.
Pastor Heather
