Advent in Exile - Christmas Longing With IsaiahSample

I recently visited some friends in the Midwest. As I spent several days with them, I saw first hand that they were preparing for “The Fall”. They had a food storage and were freeze-drying and canning meat, vegetables and fruit to last for several years. It was quite a process. They had ammunition stored and also were stocking up on essential items.

At first, I felt unprepared, like I should be doing this also. I felt guilty for not being fearful.

As I read this passage, I realized that I am not fearful because I have a God who promises to take care of me.

The passage goes on to say those who rage war against me will be nothing, that I am held in His right hand and that I am not to fear because He is with me.

God says that He takes hold of my hand.

As a preschool teacher, so many times I have witnessed my kiddos holding their parent’s hand as they safely walk alongside them. I realized I am not fearful because God, the creator of the universe, has chosen me, to be His. So I have NOTHING to fear.

“In Light of this Advent Season, what is your heart longing for?”

-Cindy Tharp