"Hurry means that we gather impressions but have no experiences, that we collect acquaintances but make no friends, that we attend meetings but experience no encounter. We must recover eternity if we are to find time, and eternity is what Jesus came to restore. For without it, there can be no charity." — D. T. Niles, The Preacher's Calling to be a Servant.
Advent calls us to move more slowly; to take time to visit with people. We often hear from friends that live far away at this time of year, and fellowship with those who live close by. Families gather. It is a time to be present. To pay attention. To listen. To say things that need to be said: things like, "I love you." "Remember when...?" "I'm glad I know you."
Advent calls us to prepare our hearts for the Lord's coming: to be present with Him. To pay attention. To listen. To reflect with gratitude on God's presence in our lives. Let's recover eternity in this Advent season.
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