Advent ~ Partakers in the Divine Nature...

This is the season of Advent and it is a time for us to prepare as partakers in the divine nature… We reflect on Christ’s first coming and anticipate his second coming. 

In Luke 1: 45-47 we read what can be called Mary's Song
“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord’s word to her will be fulfilled.” Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!…”

In Mary’s song, her response to being called to be a partaker in the divine nature shows that she too was a sinner in need of a Savior and she rejoiced in that good news. She knew herself to be a sinner who needed a Savior, and so she could do nothing else but rejoice in God for his offer of salvation through the promised Messiah. 

You see, those who see their need of Christ, and are desirous of righteousness and life in him, he fills with good things, with the best things; and they are abundantly satisfied with the blessings he gives. He will satisfy the desires of the poor in spirit who long for spiritual blessings, while the self-sufficient shall be sent empty away.

Folks, this last part is so important…. He will satisfy the desires of the poor in spirit who long for spiritual blessings… while the self sufficient (those who think that they can do it themselves/or vote the right person in/ do the right things in the right order … those that try to be their own savior) will be sent away empty.

If you long for spiritual blessings, then get ready. We are to prepare to be partakers of such blessings as Mary was open to such blessings. Firstly by accepting Christ as our Savior and secondly by communicating to each other the work of grace begun in us. That is what Mary and Elisabeth did.  

It is very good for those who have the work of grace begun in their souls, to communicate one to another. On Mary's arrival, Elisabeth was conscious of the approach of her who was to be the mother of the great Redeemer. 

At the same time she was filled with the Holy Spirit, and under his influence declared that Mary and her expected child were most blessed and happy, as honored and dear to the Most High God. Mary, animated by Elisabeth's address, and being also under the influence of the Holy Spirit, broke out into joy, admiration, and gratitude.

 

For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace ~ Isaiah 9:6

This Sunday begins the 3 week of Advent… Declare Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Read the Word of God, pray and prepare for being a partaker in the divine nature.