Come, Lord Jesus, Come!
Waiting for Light to Come | Erik Reed
HE WHO TESTIFIES TO THESE THINGS SAYS, “SURELY I AM COMING SOON.” AMEN. COME, LORD JESUS! THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS BE WITH ALL. AMEN. REVELATION 22:20-21 (ESV)
The day has arrived! For twenty-eight days we have journeyed together through the Scriptures and watched as the people of God waited for the Light to come. We discovered promises given along the way, and descriptions of how the Messiah would come, that fueled anticipation in the hearts of men for the Redeemer’s coming.
On this Christmas Day, we celebrate the promised seed of Eve, the offspring of Abraham, the king of the line of David, the Suffering Servant, the child on whose shoulders the government will rest. The Light of the World has come to the world. He comes to redeem. He comes as the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world. Jesus’ birth is the fulfillment of those long-awaited promises. Those birth pangs filling the air in Bethlehem gave way to the newborn cries of the Savior of men.
We celebrate today. We remember God fulfills His promises to us. Jesus’ coming signifies to us the love of God. He sent His only Son into the world that, through Him, sinners would know forgiveness and restoration to God. Jesus’ birth was the first logical step of our redemption that culminated in his death on a Roman cross, and his exit in resurrection from Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb. The baby born in Bethlehem would eventually march up Calvary’s hill and willingly give up His life as a substitute for ours. The wrath of God poured out on His head so that He could divert it from ours. Come, let us adore Him.
But as we finish this season of Advent and reflection, we direct our hearts to the promise remaining that Jesus is returning. As we have watched the promises of God in foretelling of the Messiah’s first coming, we cling tightly to the promises that tell us He is coming again. Our Savior, Jesus, is coming back to the world in triumphant glory and with shouts of acclamation. His purpose in coming again will be to put the world to rights.
The dead will one day rise from their tombs. Our bodies will be restored. The judgment of humanity will ensue and because of Christ our verdict will be favorable. The world as we know it will pass away, and a New Heaven and Earth will reign for eternity. Our resurrected bodies will unite with our souls to never die again. No more sickness. No more funerals. No more sin. Our Savior promises to come and make all things new. So, as we walked with the saints of old in remembering our Savior’s first coming in the flesh, we continue walking with an eye on the Savior. We are still waiting on Light to come. And His coming will transform everything as we know it. So, we join with all of Heaven, and saints here below, and cry out, “Come, Lord Jesus, come! ”
Questions for Reflection
This advent devotion, Waiting for Light to Come, was written by Erik Reed and borrowed with permission from Knowing Jesus Ministries. You can find the original publication and more information at https://www.knowingjesusministries.co
HE WHO TESTIFIES TO THESE THINGS SAYS, “SURELY I AM COMING SOON.” AMEN. COME, LORD JESUS! THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS BE WITH ALL. AMEN. REVELATION 22:20-21 (ESV)
The day has arrived! For twenty-eight days we have journeyed together through the Scriptures and watched as the people of God waited for the Light to come. We discovered promises given along the way, and descriptions of how the Messiah would come, that fueled anticipation in the hearts of men for the Redeemer’s coming.
On this Christmas Day, we celebrate the promised seed of Eve, the offspring of Abraham, the king of the line of David, the Suffering Servant, the child on whose shoulders the government will rest. The Light of the World has come to the world. He comes to redeem. He comes as the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world. Jesus’ birth is the fulfillment of those long-awaited promises. Those birth pangs filling the air in Bethlehem gave way to the newborn cries of the Savior of men.
We celebrate today. We remember God fulfills His promises to us. Jesus’ coming signifies to us the love of God. He sent His only Son into the world that, through Him, sinners would know forgiveness and restoration to God. Jesus’ birth was the first logical step of our redemption that culminated in his death on a Roman cross, and his exit in resurrection from Joseph of Arimathea’s tomb. The baby born in Bethlehem would eventually march up Calvary’s hill and willingly give up His life as a substitute for ours. The wrath of God poured out on His head so that He could divert it from ours. Come, let us adore Him.
But as we finish this season of Advent and reflection, we direct our hearts to the promise remaining that Jesus is returning. As we have watched the promises of God in foretelling of the Messiah’s first coming, we cling tightly to the promises that tell us He is coming again. Our Savior, Jesus, is coming back to the world in triumphant glory and with shouts of acclamation. His purpose in coming again will be to put the world to rights.
The dead will one day rise from their tombs. Our bodies will be restored. The judgment of humanity will ensue and because of Christ our verdict will be favorable. The world as we know it will pass away, and a New Heaven and Earth will reign for eternity. Our resurrected bodies will unite with our souls to never die again. No more sickness. No more funerals. No more sin. Our Savior promises to come and make all things new. So, as we walked with the saints of old in remembering our Savior’s first coming in the flesh, we continue walking with an eye on the Savior. We are still waiting on Light to come. And His coming will transform everything as we know it. So, we join with all of Heaven, and saints here below, and cry out, “Come, Lord Jesus, come! ”
Questions for Reflection
- How has your journey through Advent helped you appreciate the longing of God’s people for the Savior?
- How does the waiting of God’s people then inform our waiting on His Second Coming now?
- Give thanks to Christ today who came into the world to save us and is coming again to make all things new.
This advent devotion, Waiting for Light to Come, was written by Erik Reed and borrowed with permission from Knowing Jesus Ministries. You can find the original publication and more information at https://www.knowingjesusministries.co
2 Comments
Wow! I enjoyed the entire Advent series! The Light will be coming to establish His kingdom! Everyone have a blessed New Year!ðŸ™
I really enjoyed the advent messages too. It's always wonderful to fix our eyes in Jesus.