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King of Kings: An Advent Plan by New Life Church

DAY 4 OF 24

When Isaiah prophesied that a great light would come to free God’s people, He didn’t just speak as though it were a far-off, vague dream. Isaiah names the exact location where Jesus would begin His ministry of drawing people back to the heart of God. As he speaks of a light dawning on those who have been living in darkness, he specifically means the Messiah living in Galilee. This area was originally the land of two of the tribes of Israel, Zebulun and Naphtali, which were closer to the outer edges of the kingdom. Not only was Galilee a place at the fringes of the nation’s territory, it also was home to a significant number of people who didn’t believe in Israel’s God and was a place that faced oppression for years. 

Still, it’s the place where God keeps His word. The Light of the World began His message and ministry in Galilee (Matthew 4:12-25) and its people respond with repentance and faith, bringing the sick into His healing presence.  God doesn’t forget us—He is the God who comes to us! Our founding pastor at New Life Church, Rick Bezet, always says, “Our church isn’t the best one. We’re just one church that is part of the Church. And we’re all working together to see our communities changed for Jesus.” Jesus didn’t entrust us with the light so we could keep it within the walls of a building. We believe we are called to bring the light of Jesus into dark places, first in our own lives and then to others. 

Application: Where do you see people struggling in darkness around you today? Focus on one area that needs light and pray specifically for the hope of Jesus to fill that place. Next, choose a way to encourage or serve people in that area and do it before the day is over!  

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King of Kings: An Advent Plan by New Life Church

We will reflect on Scripture in both the Old and New Testaments that all point towards the coming of Christ. As we look at the story of Christ’s anticipated arrival over this Christmas season, our prayer at New Life Church is that you would remember that Jesus came to be the embodiment of God’s promises for salvation and redemption.

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