“For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” – John 6:40
This is a simple, powerful truth to remember throughout this Advent season. Jesus, the Son of God, entered our world that first Christmas to accomplish God’s eternal will. The birth, sinless life, sacrificial death, and resurrection of Jesus is the will of God from before time began. Jesus stepped out of glory and into this fallen world to make it so that everyone who looks to Jesus and believes in Him has their sins forgiven, their guilt erased, their shame washed clean. Everyone who is in Christ will enjoy eternal life in Him and be raised in glory at the Second Advent, when Jesus returns in power, victory, and judgment.
You probably know all this, but in this busy, stressful season (in your life and in the world around you), do you KNOW it? Let the goodness of God’s will for you soak into your soul. Let it bring healing and comfort to your wounded, scarred places. Let it renew and strengthen you if you’re feeling weary or weak today. Let it motivate you to point others to Jesus this Advent, so that they too may look on the Son and believe. Bless others in the name of Jesus. #FollowJesus