In the Waiting...

In the waiting - Advent - we place ourselves in the shoes of ancient Israel who were waiting and preparing for the appearing of the Messiah.Malachi 3:1-2In the waiting, we must prepare our hearts so that we don’t kill what Jesus is trying to do in us. Luke 3:1-19In the waiting, we must disentangle ourselves from the world. James 4:4, Luke 18:8bIn the waiting, we need to live out the fruit of repentance: justice, mercy, and humility. Micah 6:8In the waiting, we should be formed into the image of Christ and display that image boldly to the world. 2 Cor 3:18Luke 7:18-23In the waiting, we need to examine our expectations so that we don’t miss the Messiah.Luke 7:29-30In the waiting, we need to die to ourselves so that we can stand when He appears.