Gba ohun èlò náàThe One: AdventÀpẹrẹ
Jesus teaches his followers saying, “when people reject you or persecute you for following me, rejoice, be very glad, because your reward is great in heaven.” We see in Jesus’ teaching that true joy can survive the harshest of circumstances because it is not dependent on circumstances. It is instead dependent on God and his promises for his people’s eternal future.
Read:
Matthew 5:11-12, Acts 13:50-52, Hebrews 12:1-3
Reflect:
According to these passages, how can joy be sustained even in painful and threatening circumstances?
Spend time reviewing Hebrews 12:1-3. Jesus endured great pain because he could see a greater joy beyond his suffering. In this passage, followers of Jesus are called to endure hardship with their sights set on Jesus; he becomes the joy set before them. What do you think it practically means to “fix your eyes on Jesus?”
Turn your reflections into a prayer from your heart to God.
Nípa Ìpèsè yìí
The Christ Tree contains countless sprigs of fir, representing each of us. No two sprigs are the same and they come together to form a magnificent sight. Each one is unique, yet an essential part of the whole, just as we are described in 1 Corinthians 12. We hope you will join us as we read The One Advent plan and celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.
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