God With Us

Zephaniah 3:14-17

Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout aloud, O Israel!  Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem!  For the LORD will remove his hand of judgment and will disperse the armies of your enemy.  And the LORD himself, the King of Israel, will live among you!  At last your troubles will be over, and you will never again fear disaster.  On that day the announcement to Jerusalem will be, "Cheer up, Zion!  Don't be afraid!  For the LORD your God is living among you.  He is a mighty savior.  He will take delight in you with gladness.  With his love, he will calm all your fears.  He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.


Thought for the Day
In the season of Advent, there are unexpected moods and mood swings.  Advent begins in darkness with lament over our condition and our desire for God to act.  Advent then gives way to hope as we hear God's promise to come and live among us.  It is this promise - that God will be with us - that is the heart of Advent.  God's promise is also what makes all the difference between darkness and hope.


Today's ADVENTure
When you see people walking together, remember that God is with us!