Devotional for this Second Week of Advent

2nd Sunday of Advent December 9, 2012 Luke 1: 68-79   “Thus he has shown the mercy promised to our ancestors…” (Luke 1: 72) Devotion Last week we read of the promised righteous Branch that would emerge from the house of David. Here, the author of Luke also speaks of promises: the promise of a mighty savior, the promise of one who would prepare his way, the promise of a “dawn from on high that will break upon us.” As Christians, we proclaim the fulfilled promise of God in the Incarnation: The Mighty Savior did come among us! The righteous Branch did grow among us! We proclaim in the Incarnation that God fulfills God’s promises. This Advent may be an excellent time for you to consider the promises God has kept in your own life of faith. In the minutia of everyday life, in the struggles and the joys, where has God fulfilled promises that have led to the incarnation of new life in you? Prayer God, may your dawn from on high break upon me as I notice your promises fulfilled. Amen. Rev. Meredith Vanderminden Executive Director, Art Divina Spiritual Formation Interest Area Chair Queensbury, New York Music & Worship Arts Week June 23-28, 2013 Lake Junaluska, NC Biennial Fellowship Convocation July 15-18, 2013 Pittsburgh, PA  Did someone forward this email to you? If you are not a current member of The Fellowship, we would love for you to join us! There are many levels of connection, including the Open Connection, which is free. CLICK HERE for more information and connect to The Fellowship today! Copyright © 2012, The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, PO Box 24787, Nashville, TN  37202.www.UMFellowship.org. Phone (800) 952-8977. E-mail Info@UMFellowship.org. CLICK HERE to unsubscribe.Your e-mail address will be removed from our list within ten business days.