The Arrival - It Is Written

Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/S.Willner (Havard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics).

Oxford Languages Dictionary
Advent:
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY:  
​the coming or second coming of Christ


A lot happened before Jesus, the Christ, was laid in a manger.  The advent or arrival of a notable person or event in the earth realm was momentous! The second coming of Christ also promises to be AWESOME!

“Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.”  
(Matthew 1:18-19).

Mary became pregnant through the Holy Spirit.  Her husband, whom one can  sympathize with,  planned to divorce her without making any fuss or demands, however, an angel advised him not to reject Mary.

Fear of infidelity, pregnancy, thoughts about divorce, distrust, disappointment, pain, humiliation. The latter was experienced, in significant ways, by Mary and Joseph.  After supernatural intervention, Joseph and Mary committed to each other as husband and wife.  There are situations that may seem insurmountable, however, with God all things are possible.  Mary and Joseph were selected to support and facilitate the birth and growth of the person of Jesus Christ who is Holy God manifested in the flesh.  God Head - Father, Son and Holy Spirit.  Three in One.  

Like Joseph, our Father in heaven in committed to us, His Creation.  Our infidelities and imperfections do not nullify the Grace the Lord has for us.  We have been given choice and there are consequences.  Scripture also highlights a time the Lord will come back for a church without spot or wrinkle.


Soon after Jesus’ birth they had to escape to Egypt in Africa.   In an attempt to kill King Jesus, who the wisemen had sought and found, Herod ordered all boys from birth to two years old to be murdered.   It is hard to fathom the senseless slaughter of new born babies and children.


“A voice is heard in Ramah weeping and great mourning…”  Matthew 2:18


In the book of Matthew it is recorded that dreams, visions and divine visitations were used to inform Joseph and Mary and all those who were witnesses before, during and after the birth of Jesus, the Christ.  One of the most significant visitations is recorded in the book of Luke:


“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”  (Luke 2:14).


Signs and glorious wonders were an integral part of the birth of Jesus.  What signs are we seeing today?   The covenant word, the Bible, highlights the promise that Jesus will return. 

During this advent season we can use this time, in faith, to rejoice in the birth of Christ Jesus, and also prepare for His return.

“Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”  Hebrews 9:27-28



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