Celebrating His Coming: Thoughts for the Season of Advent

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As we here at Proverbial Thought (& More) consider our next step, how about a short series for the season of Advent.

Whether you celebrate holidays or think most of them come out of the hearts of man, let us agree that it is okay to turn to the Bible, even if we follow a liturgical calendar, which is where the season of Advent originated. Remember, traditions are okay as long as they do not contradict Scripture.

As Paul explained (my own paraphrase):

Someone celebrates one day as better than another, while someone else considers every day the same.  Decide for yourself and understand why.  The one who celebrates the day, dedicates it to the Lord.  The one who feasts, feasts in honor of the Lord, because he gives thanks to God, and the one who abstains from celebrating and feasting still dedicates each day to the Lord while giving thanks to God.

Why do you say the other is under God’s judgment?  Or why do you question their salvation? We will all stand before God’s judgment seat. (Romans 14:5-6, 10)

Therefore, don’t let others judge you about food and drink, or what festival or holiday or a Sabbath you observe. (Colossians 2:16)

The word “Advent” is Latin for “Coming”, so it a time to remind ourselves of Christ’s first coming to redeem lost sinners and that He will be coming again to be with His people forever.

Therefore, for the next few weeks, as we head toward the celebration of Jesus’ birth, join us as we set our minds on Israel’s Messiah, the Savior of the world.

Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?
-Proverbs 30:4, KJV