Church of the City New York Advent Devotional: The Angel's Song & The First Noel
Dec 25, 2023
The podcast explores the impact of Jesus' birth, fulfilling people's desires and offering forgiveness, justice, peace, and love. It reflects on waiting, hopeful expectation, and the sudden change brought about by Jesus. It also discusses how God ends our waiting in unexpected ways, using the example of ordinary shepherds. The fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus' arrival and the meaning of the hymn 'The First Noel' in bringing spiritual rebirth and God's presence among us are highlighted.
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The Angel's Good News
- The angel's message to the shepherds brought good news of great joy for all people.
- This joy comes from the birth of a Savior, the Messiah, in the town of David.
Waiting on Jesus
- We often wait for circumstances to change, but Christmas reminds us to wait for Jesus.
- He changes everything, not just our circumstances.
God's Unexpected Timing
- God often works in unexpected ways, waiting and then suddenly moving.
- The long-awaited Messiah came unexpectedly to humble shepherds, not royalty.