Advent
[noun] – the arrival of a notable person, thing or event.
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Today,
November 27, begins the Advent season. It was established (by Martin
Luther) to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of the
Messiah, (a second time). Although in ancient times, the book of
Isaiah foretold the Jews of Jesus' coming to save them from their
sinful ways!
For unto us a Child
is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be
upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
Wonderful,
Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of
the increase of His government and peace
There will
be no end,
Upon the throne of David and over His
kingdom,
To order it and establish it with judgment and
justice
From that time forward, even forever.
The zeal of
the Lord of hosts will perform this. (Isaiah 9:6-7 NKJV)
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The
Jews, God's chosen people, truly longed for a leader; however, they
misrepresented themselves through idol worship, and deceit! Their
inability to grasp all God's mercy and goodness, caused them to
suffer greatly at the hands of their enemies.
Thank
God, Jesus was born to deliver us from our sinful ways and give us
hope and a future! Although His life was short here on earth, He
reigns in Heaven, which is our divine destination!
Many
churches do not practice the Advent season; however, there are some
who do. Whether you honor Advent or not, everything that Jesus is, we
want to become: Hope, Joy, Love, and Peace! This is what is meant to
be Christ like! He walked this Earth to show us how to forgive
wholeheartedly, love unconditionally, and receive Salvation! Although
Jesus was given gifts at His birth, He is our gift at His death! So
Honor Him with Thanksgiving and Praise, from whom ALL Blessings flow!
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- Mark Bustos is a 30-year-old hairstylist in Manhattan
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- Bustos began cutting hair for impoverished people on a family visit to the Philippines in May 2012
- Bustos provides free haircuts to as many as six people every Sunday
“Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you the most joyful
news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior—yes, the
Messiah, the Lord—has been born tonight in Bethlehem! How will
you recognize him? You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket,
lying in a manger!”
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the
armies of heaven—praising God:
“Glory to God in
the highest heaven,” they sang, “and peace on earth for all those pleasing him.”
When this great army
of angels had returned again to heaven, the shepherds said to each
other, “Come on! Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this
wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told
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us
about.” (Luke 2:10-15 TLB)
Salvation
came at a cost; but is freely given to all who believe in
Jesus!
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