Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Victory In Jesus


Advent Devotional by Renae and Mark Bottom

“Do not suppose that I have come to
bring peace to the earth.
I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.”
—Matthew 10:34—

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
These words, spoken by President Roosevelt after the attack on Pearl Harbor, heralded the advent of war for our country. Sources estimate that more than 50 million people, including soldiers and civilians, died as a result of the conflict.
From around the world, courageous men and women joined to battle human tyranny. After a long and bloody struggle, they prevailed; sadly, their noble victory could never hope to eradicate tyranny forever.
How marvelous, then, the advent of Christ. Quietly, into a manger, came the one, true hero of mankind. His arrival, as a helpless infant, heralded war no less than the emphatic words of a president. His would be the battle against the tyranny of sin and death.
He would offer Himself, the single casualty. He would prevail, the perfect Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, whose heart beat with the courage of humility and obedience.
His victory would secure the hope of mankind, forever.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Prayer:
Almighty God, You knew we were a people in need of a hero, a Savior. So You sent Your only begotten Son to save us and to bring us peace . . . not the peace the world gives, but your peace. Thank you. Amen

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