MONDAY DEC 16th, “EXPECTANT!”; PASTOR CECIL A THOMPSON, DAILY E-VOTIONAL


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Pastor Cecil A. Thompson

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December 16, 2019
“EXPECTANT!”
Luke 2:26
“And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”

God had spoken through His prophets across the ages that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem, and to a virgin. It seemed to be an impossible occurrence and there were far more skeptics than believers. Most of the religious leaders of that day were more interested in their own position than they were in listening to God. They were not prepared when God sent His Son in accordance with prophecy.

There were two exceptions - Simeon and Anna. Both expectantly spent their time in the Temple waiting for the promised Messiah. When Joseph and Mary appeared on the eighth day to have Jesus circumcised and named, they were prepared and found joy that their preparation was not in vain.

It was tragic that others in Israel were so filled with themselves that they could not have an open heart to welcome the Savior of the world. It is time to evaluate our own life to be able to determine if we are prepared to welcome the Lord. He came once and He is coming again. It is time to be prepared!

The Boy Scout motto is – BE PREPARED! – It means to be expectant and with the necessary equipment or techniques to meet any type of unexpected event. Let us be expectant to welcome Jesus into our lives!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!  
- - - Pastor Cecil  

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