One of the synonyms of steadfast is constant. How fascinating that "constant" has two meanings that conflict with one another: happening all the time or very often over a period of time and staying the same, not changing.
Having given a talk on a Life in Piety (devotion to God) on numerous occasions, I can really connect to the two definitions of constant as a meditation for Advent. A life lived in piety is a life lived in total devotion to God.
During advent I often connect with "the people who walked in darkness;" those who were awaiting the arrival of a Messiah, those who walked in gloom who depended on the constant presence and promises of God.
Having given a talk on a Life in Piety (devotion to God) on numerous occasions, I can really connect to the two definitions of constant as a meditation for Advent. A life lived in piety is a life lived in total devotion to God.
During advent I often connect with "the people who walked in darkness;" those who were awaiting the arrival of a Messiah, those who walked in gloom who depended on the constant presence and promises of God.
Darkness covered the earth. Thick clouds covered His people. But the Lord had promised them light.
For a Child is born this Day! Rejoice. (Isaiah 9:6) A message of hope spoken by a prophet of long ago; a steadfast, constant message from God. The message of hope from Isaiah was repeated over and over again throughout a long, long period of history, approximately 730 years. The message stayed the same and was presented "often over a period of time."
Imagine the patience of the people. Generations came and went and still the promise was made that a light would shine in the darkness and show the way.
Patience, People til the Lord is Come.
See the farmer await the yield of the soil. He watches it in winter and in spring rain...
Steady your hearts for the Lord is close at hand and do not grumble one against the other...
Patience, People for the Lord is coming...
For a Child is born this Day! Rejoice. (Isaiah 9:6) A message of hope spoken by a prophet of long ago; a steadfast, constant message from God. The message of hope from Isaiah was repeated over and over again throughout a long, long period of history, approximately 730 years. The message stayed the same and was presented "often over a period of time."
Imagine the patience of the people. Generations came and went and still the promise was made that a light would shine in the darkness and show the way.
Patience, People til the Lord is Come.
See the farmer await the yield of the soil. He watches it in winter and in spring rain...
Steady your hearts for the Lord is close at hand and do not grumble one against the other...
Patience, People for the Lord is coming...
God is the constant in the midst of chaos. It is the constant devotion from God that is unchanging in my life. A constant companion, it is not God who leaves my side, but me that strays off the path away from the comforts of His love. When I choose to live a life in piety I make my relationship with God my highest priority. It is then that I can be patient during the chaos. It is then I can steady my heart. it is then I feel less like grumbling.
The steadfast love of the Lord is great. Patience, People, for the Lord is coming...
The steadfast love of the Lord is great. Patience, People, for the Lord is coming...
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