Monday, March 2, 2009
Ashes to the Empty Tomb
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MESSIAH FROM EAST Magi from the east came to Jerusalem. Matthew 2:1
A number of significant events in the history of the Jewish people, particularly events that relate to God’s presence, have been recorded as occurring “from the east.”
• The Children of Israel, with the ark symbolizing God’s presence, entered the Promised Land from the east. (Josh. 3:1, 15-17)• In Ezekiel’s visions, the glory (presence) of the Lord left the corrupted temple and departed to the east. (Ezek. 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-24)• Jesus’ birth was announced in the east. (Matthew 2:1-2, 9)• The prophet Isaiah said that the Messiah would come from the wilderness east of Jerusalem. (Isaiah 40:3)• Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem (Acts 1:6-12); the Mount of Olives also represents Jesus’ Second Coming. (Zech. 14:4; Joel 3:2, 12).
We might be tempted to look for God in the East given all the above history. However, the truth of the matter is that we DO NOT FIND God, HE finds us! We don’t have to travel to meet him; we simply need to recognize His presence in the here and now. He is here, in His Word, in His Sacraments, in His Spirit.
Prayer
Thank you Jesus – for finding me where I am, and taking me, in MY lost condition, and giving me direction, purpose, and a sense of belonging. I may not always know where I am going, but I can trust that you want to lead! Give me the faith to follow in your steps! Amen
Thank you Jesus – for finding me where I am, and taking me, in MY lost condition, and giving me direction, purpose, and a sense of belonging. I may not always know where I am going, but I can trust that you want to lead! Give me the faith to follow in your steps! Amen
Posted by Tim Hetzner at Sunday, March 01. 2009 
Categories: MESSIAH FROM EAST
Tags: Ashes to the Empty Tomb
Categories: MESSIAH FROM EAST
Tags: Ashes to the Empty Tomb
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