I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. —John 15: 5
I believe even when….I feel DISCONNECTED. The pandemic has dragged on long enough now where even I, as an introverted person who enjoys her alone time, am feeling disconnected. I know that most of us have felt that way at some point in 2020. We have felt disconnected from each other…our families, our community, our coworkers, and our church family. For me, the disconnect has now extended to feeling disconnected from God. But what is the GOOD NEWS? God is Emmanuel, God With Us. He is not disconnected from us! And the other good news is that even though I “feel” disconnected, I know that I am actually not. I know in my heart that all I have to do is call on God and He’ll be there for me. He will always be there. He is my Rock. God is connected to us in many mysterious ways. During this Advent season, we are reminded of the most tangible way in which God has connected with us. He sent His Son to dwell on this earth with us, to live among us, to be fully human, to grow into a man who taught us the way, and who teaches us still today. The ultimate connection! God’s Son is born to us again as we celebrate this Advent and Christmas season … yes, even in the year 2020. Hallelujah!
Father, thank you for being near even when I don’t feel You. Thank you for being near even when I have not drawn near. I want to remain connected to you always; help me know Your presence. And thank you for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Kathy King
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