Advent Candle #3: "To All Who Received Him"

LEFC Family Advent Readings: “We Have Seen His Glory”

John 1:1-18 :: December 17, 2023

Week #3: “To All Who Received Him”

“Advent” means “coming.” Christmas is coming. Jesus has come and is coming again.

During this year’s Advent Season, our readings focus on the glory of the One and Only Son of God Who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. There is no one else like Him. 

[LIGHT FIRST CANDLE AGAIN.]

Our first candle proclaimed the incredible truth that Jesus is the eternal Word of God. When God wanted to tell us about Himself, He sent His Son as the message.

[LIGHT SECOND CANDLE AGAIN.]

Our second candle taught us that Jesus is the true light of humanity. When Jesus came, the darkness lost.

[LIGHT THIRD CANDLE.]

But not everyone was happy that God sent His One and Only Son. Our third candle radiates the truth that Jesus must be received.

[READ JOHN 1:10-13.]

 

The Word appeared, but the World rejected Him. 

Yet those who do receive Him in faith become God’s beloved children through a new birth. 

As the carol sings:

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come;

Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heav’n and nature sing.”

What lavish joy is ours forever when we receive Jesus with open arms and open hearts!