But God’s name is powerful
Isaiah 52:6 I will reveal my name to my people, and they will come to know its power. Then at last they will recognize that I am the one who speaks to them.”
Advent begins tomorrow, December 3, and continues until Sunday December 24. Advent means “coming.” These four weeks are set apart in some Christian traditions for reflection on Jesus’ first coming (which we celebrate at Christmas) and to prepare for his second coming, whenever that may take place.
As part of my own observance of Advent, I’ve been thinking about the names and attributes of God in Isaiah, and particularly the names of Jesus. I’ve devised an Advent ABC to share with you each day of Advent with a simple format: One of Jesus’ or his Father’s names, a single verse of Scripture, a two or three-sentence reflection, and a hymn or carol with that theme.
If you experience even a part of the profound worship I have enjoyed preparing this series, I will be thrilled. I hope it will deepen and enrich your focus on the One who left heaven’s glory to take on our fragility, our brokenness, our sorrows, our temptations. Across the universe, through all time, there has never been anyone like him, or a greater mystery.
Debra Kornfield 