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Tuesday, December 18, 2018

rejoice exceedingly

Opening Prayer: Thanks you, O God, that during this season you bring us good news of great joy!  Come, Lord Jesus!

Scripture: Matthew 2:10

Journal: How is this season offering you joy these days?  How could it?

Reflection:  When they saw the star they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy." (Matthew 2:10, ESV)  When the band of wise men saw the star they knew exactly what it meant, for they had been waiting and watching and yearning and hoping for its appearance.  Once the saw the star in the night sky, they knew it would lead them directly to the King.  They weren't just hoping it would lead them to the King, they knew it would.  As a matter of fact, they were so sure of it that once the star appeared they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.  Even before they had laid eyes on the child!  They were so excited about seeing the star that it took four different words for Matthew to describe their excitement level.  That is a lot of joy.  Just imagine what it was like when they finally reached the manger!!!
     Christmas is still a little over a week away, but the star has already risen in our night sky.  We, like the wise men, know what the wonder of Christmas is all about, and the Second Advent that it points us forward to.  So we do not have to wait for the 25th, we can be swept up in the joy and revelry right now.  
     May this season be filled with exceedingly great joy.  May the knowledge of the surety of the promise alone fill you to overflowing with joy unspeakable.  Knowing that the King WILL arrive among his people.  The light WILL come into our dark and broken world.  It is not a question of if, but of when.  Therefore, we can be like the Magi and rejoice exceedingly with great joy right now. And then again on Christmas day.  Thanks be to God!

Prayer

Closing Prayer: Lord Jesus, help us to rejoice exceedingly with great joy at your arrival.  Come, Lord Jesus!

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