Many times in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus notes that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. No longer is God some far off authority, but God is near. God is here, present to be with us. In this season of advent in which we wait for the celebration of Jesus' birth, I encourage you to rejoice in the presence of Christ. He came to be with us, and even after his departure from earth, he is present in our suffering, rejoicing, learning, and growing. It is a blessing to have a god who loves us enough to bring His kingdom to us. Our beautiful and loving God fearfully and wonderfully made a bunch of sinful, depressing creatures, and then cared enough to send his son to become a flesh-bound man that put up with us for a while before he willfully gave his life to save us. Praise the Lord! We are loved beyond compare. And with that love, the reflections in "Advent and Christmas" remind us on this day that everything in Christ is magnified. Sure, we can find happiness without God, but with God we can have complete joy. Without God, we may have comfort, but with God, peace. Without God, achievements, but with God, satisfaction. Everything is greater in the presence of our Savior. Today, as you pray on your own, think of the ways that your relationship with Christ has magnified your life. When I think of these things, it challenges me to be a more faithful, loving, and devoted follower of Jesus because I know that He satisfies my deepest desires more than anything on the earth ever will.
Peace,
Katie
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