On this day, December 2, 2025, we turn our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we journey through this Advent season, we are reminded of the great hope that we have in Christ Jesus, our Savior.
In 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, the Apostle Paul writes, "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus, that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge - even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you - so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."
In this passage, we see the beautiful truth of the gospel: that Jesus Christ gave himself for our sins, to deliver us from the present evil age, and to bring us into the glorious fellowship of God. This is the hope that we have in Christ, and it is a hope that sustains us in the midst of trials and tribulations.
As we wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us not lose heart, but let us continue to walk in faith, trusting in God's promises. Let us remember that God is faithful, and that he will sustain us to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
In closing, let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the grace that you have given us in Christ Jesus. We confess that we are sinners in need of your mercy, and we trust in your promise to deliver us from the present evil age. We ask that you would strengthen us in our faith, that we may walk in obedience to your Word. We pray for your kingdom to come, and for your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
May God bless you and keep you, may he make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you, may he lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
