This year Advent is very short, Sunday being the only day
in the fourth week. Traditionally, on 4th Sunday of Advent we look at Mother Mary
and her act of obedience that comes from her faith in God.
It was Archangel Gabriel who foretold the timing of the
Messiah’s coming. Mary’s response: “May it be done to me according to your
word.” When she chose God’s way over her own, at that moment she became
the new Eve, the woman, full of grace.
This Annunciation to Mary, it reminds us that
God keeps His promises. He has promised to come to us and not
leave us orphans. He will not disappoint us.
This promise from God about the King has finally reached to the
fulfillment in Nazareth in the person of Jesus, a descendant of David. He
is the One whose “kindness is established forever” and rules in kindness now
and forever.
Christmas is a great time to refresh our memories about God’s
faithfulness to us. This last day of Advent we are reminded to be prepared for C
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