Making Room #3 | Expectations vs. Reality | December 18, 2022

December 18, 2022 00:31:29
Making Room #3 | Expectations vs. Reality | December 18, 2022
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Making Room #3 | Expectations vs. Reality | December 18, 2022

Dec 18 2022 | 00:31:29

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MAKING ROOM #3 | Expectations vs. Reality | December 18, 2022
Logan Holloman | NextGen Pastor

“In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV)

Reject the facade of a “perfect” Christmas.

Rest assured that He is with us.

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling-place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’ He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:3-5a (NIV)

Rejoice knowing His will is being done

Reflection Questions:
1) How has the reality that God took on human flesh and lived among us changed your life?

2) How are your relationships in this season? Are your expectations meeting reality?

3) Where can you “reject, rest, and rejoice” this week leading up to Christmas?

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