Come, thou long expected Jesus

Beloved of God,

    At this time of year, I hope you are able to meditate on God’s goodness and grace fully expressed in the coming of Christ Jesus. I want to remind you that Christmas has always been a little stressful. The first one happened right in the middle of tax season! Nonetheless, it is a chance for us to hit pause and reflect on how the Giver of all good gifts has given even Himself for us and for our salvation. You, beloved of God, are the object of the greatest gift the world has ever known.


Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.

-Charles Wesley
Merry Christmas,
Marshall

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