So, this Sunday, I'll be kicking off our Advent journey. I've been reading all these thoughts for the first Sunday of Advent that talk about starting the season off with a bang. There are all of these ideas for a light-weight message that focuses on the joy of the season. And, they sound great...sound like they would leave people with that warm-fuzzy feeling.
Can I be honest? I hate that warm-fuzzy feeling...It makes me feel like nothing has been accomplished. If I feel warm & fuzzy...If I feel good about myself after wrestling with the Scripture, well, it seems like some thing is just not right with that picture. God is good...we are not...In light of His mercy, His forgiveness, His salvation, I can understand feeling full of joy, peace, and excitement...But, it's because of what He has done. Okay, that's just a little ranting tangent...back to my preparation for Sunday.
The Scriptures I'm using Sunday paint a pretty desperate picture. They show the sinful state of the people...of us...and our need of rescue...our need of a Savior...our need for God to do something. They talk about being prepared for the coming of our King. They talk about a continual pattern of repentance. Sounds warm and fuzzy, huh???
Well, I guess you'll have to come and join us on Sunday. I'll do my best to show our desperate condition and make us feel good about ourselves too...(can you sense the hint of sarcasm???)
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