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Editor's note: It's the first day of Advent! As we wait, we may wonder, "Will this darkness I'm experiencing ever let up? Will the things Jesus promised ever happen?" This devotion from 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol is for all of us waiting on the hope of Jesus. * |
I am here to-night to warn you that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate. ~ The Ghost of Jacob Marley, to Scrooge As the fifth and final stave begins, Scrooge is in his bed, repeating his promise to begin anew. The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come is gone. Scrooge is not lying dead in that graveyard. In fact, you could argue, the man has never been more alive, bouncing around his bedroom in glee. He exclaims, "I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man." In short, Scrooge realizes he is a redeemed man. Perhaps it came when he prayed, as the narrator tells us, a "last prayer to have his fate reversed." For whatever reason, he has, indeed, been given a second chance and his thankfulness gushes forth in unbridled joy. "Oh Jacob Marley! Heaven, and the Christmas Time be praised for this! I say it on my knees, old Jacob; on my knees!" It's significant that he first mentions Marley. Given all that's happened to Scrooge with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, Marley's visit to Scrooge might easily be forgotten. But remember what he had said? "I am here to-night to warn you that you have yet a chance and hope of escaping my fate." Now that chance and hope have proven true. That possibility has turned into a reality. That promise has been fulfilled. |
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No matter how dark the night, you are never without hope when you trust in the Light of the World. |
No matter how dark the night, you are never without hope when you trust in the Light of the World. |
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Promises are cheap these days. Politicians make them to get elected and break them once they're in office. Advertisers make them to get you to buy a product that doesn't live up to its billing. People vow in front of friends and family to love their chosen one despite whatever comes their way, then leave that person for someone else when the waters get choppy. But God's promises come with no such capriciousness. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 8:38–39 In other words, no matter how dark the night, you are never without hope when you trust in the Light of the World. Say what you will about the Ghost of Marley; it pulled through in the clutch. Made good on the promise. Delivered the goods. The Spirit tells Scrooge, in essence, It's too late for me, but it's not too late for you. You don't have to wear these chains that I do. You can escape my fate. Promise. |
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It's not too late! If you don't know Jesus yet, you can be redeemed, and wake rejoicing knowing you've been saved! If a friend or family members needs to read this today, be sure to share it! Come share your thoughts on the joy of redemption! We want to hear from you. ~ Devotionals Daily |
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How do we learn life lessons from a grumpy penny-pincher so unpleasant that dogs run from him on sight? Does Scripture suggest we all have a touch of Scrooge in us? Can we all benefit from reexamining who we've become in our own life stories? Bestselling author Bob Welch invites us to discover these questions and more in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Join Welch as he takes you deeper into the nuances of this timeless story by Charles Dickens. From the stinginess of Scrooge to the innocence of Tiny Tim, the biblically based devotions in 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will inspire you to live for what really matters--not only at Christmas, but all year long. 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol will help you get to know this holiday classic--and yourself--better. This devotional, much like the original novel, is tinted with a fair share of how-not-to-live lessons as well as how-to-live lessons, helping us see that we can learn from both, just like we do in scripture. |
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As you enjoy A Christmas Carol in this brand new light, you'll learn that: - Death is a comma, not a period
- It's never too late to change
- Generosity changes your perspective
- Life is best lived imaginatively
- With help from others, we can all become the best versions of ourselves
In 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol, discover why A Christmas Carol is more than just a holiday tradition--it's an exploration of charity, grief, and making the most of the lives that we're given. |
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"This study isn't just about waiting—it's about discovering the profound meaning behind the wait. Let's embrace this season of anticipation and experience the joy of His presence together." - Louie Join us in the weeks leading up to Christmas for the Waiting Here for You Online Bible Study - brand new from Pastor Louie Giglio. This is the perfect opportunity to press in and experience Advent in a fresh way. See you there? |
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