Once we change our clocks and return to Eastern Standard Time, a growing darkness will swallow up the sun’s rays a little earlier each evening. While we will miss the long sunny evenings, we are enchanted by the night sky and its stars. As the psalmist wrote,

“The Lord determines the number of the stars and calls each of them by name.”
-Psalm 147:4

As we journey through Advent, we will gaze at the stars and hear from various friends from our congregation, pondering their star’s unique name. Each thoughtful reflection will help us all see Advent and Christmas in new light. Enjoy!

Today’s reflection is from Maggi O’Malley:

Excitement

Who wouldn’t be excited? Christmas is coming. The presents under the tree, the carols, the kids faces as they look upon the lights on the houses. Excitement is everywhere.

Where is the excitement for the Baby Jesus?

Have we lost the ability to gaze with wonder on the Savior of the world?

This Christmas I want to see Jesus in the Holiday and every day. I want to dwell on not only his birth but what his birth means to me. God loved me so much he sent his one and only son to save me.

My Christmas hope is you see Jesus as your savior too. That would make me very excited!

May Christ fill your heart with excitement this Advent season. Amen