Pastor's Thoughts Over Morning Coffee 

The Fourth Week of Advent

PROVISION

During the fourth week of Advent, we light the first three candles (Promise, Proclamatin, and Presence) and then, the fourth candle, the candle of Provision. During this week, we are reminded of the story of Abraham and Isaac, Genesis 22, especially Abraham's statement of faith: "God himself will provide..."(v. 8). Knowing our need to be redeemed, God has provided His Son, What an incredible gift of Grace. Let us celebrate together God's provision as we light this fourth candle of Advent.

Sunday: Psalm 111

He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever - holy and awesome is his name. (v.9).

Monday: Micah 7: 14-20

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. (v. 18)

Tuesday: John 6: 28-59

"For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world..." Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go huntry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." (vv. 33, 35)

Wednesday: Acts 14: 14-18

"Yet he has not left himself withoyut testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." (v. 17)

Thursday: 1 Timothy 6:13-21

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who ricly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. (v.17)

Friday: Christmas Day: Romans 5:6-21 & Matthew 1:18-25

For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who received God's abundant provsion of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. (Rom. 5:17)

"She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." (Matt. 1:21)

Saturday: Revelation 21:9-27

I did not see a temple in the city, because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, fo rthe glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp (vv 22-23)

So, what do you think? Let me know at bobr@yakimanewhope.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

Just Love ‘M',

Pastor Bob