ADVENTures of Faith (Part V)
As we come to the end of this Advent season we are reminded of the faith of Mary and Joseph...and of Jesus. What a difficult cup to bear for the betrothed couple...to bear the shame of unwed pregnancy, even though it was sanctified! To bear the very Son of God, the Anointed One, the Savior of the World! Who could carry that weight of that burden? Only those whose faith was strong and pure and, apparently, God given.
According to the author of Hebrews, Jesus Himself is the "founder and perfecter" of our faith! The Son of God is the One who initiates faith in us ("founds" it) and who matures it ("perfects" it). This weekend we will give thanks for the Gift of Faith that God has given us through Jesus Christ our Lord...He embodies faith and when we walk in faith, we embody Him. "Thanks be to God for His inexpressible gift!" (II Corinthians 9:15)
O Come Let Us Adore Him...together...this weekend!
Dave