And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar
Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took
place while Quirinius was governing Syria…
This week’s reading came from Luke 2:1-7. We are reminded that Jesus was a real man, born in history during the time of Governor Quirinius, but most importantly the birth of Jesus signifies the beginning of his invasion into the kingdoms of man, bringing them all under His dominion.
As part of His kingdom, we prepare for His coming in big and small ways. Our own Advent preparations included a Sabbath feast, complete with 3 lit candles and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” (Famous Butter Chicken, crescent rolls, and 1 Pan Fudge Cake were the highlights), listening to the Christmas story and singing in the Lessons & Carols program at church, fellowshipping with our friends and family afterward (surely, that is part of “equipping the saints”) and visiting the “house of lights” just up the road from our church.
The day is coming; lots of things (big and small) to do still! “Let every heart prepare Him room …”
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