The Lord Will Come and Humble His Enemies (Philippians 4:4-7)

When the Lord Comes Near, He Humbles His Enemies

3rd Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021

First Lesson: Zephaniah 3:14-17. The prophet Zephaniah urges us to rejoice that the Lord has taken away our punishment.

Psalm 130: Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord…

Second Reading and Sermon. Philippians 4:4-7. Rejoice in the Lord always.

Gospel. Luke 3:7-18. John the Baptist urges those who came to hear him to repentance and that there is someone else coming who will baptize us with the Holy Spirit.

Sermon. Philippians 4:4-7. The Lord Will Come and Humble His Enemies.

The Lord’s coming brings Christians God’s unsurpassable peace. Because of our faith in what Jesus did for us when he came to this world, we have nothing to fear when he comes back to humble his enemies.

And because of what he has done for us, we nothing to fear when he comes again.

As we wait for that day, we fill our actions and attitudes with joy, gentleness, and thanksgiving. When we face hardships or injustices, we look forward to what the Lord will do when he comes back and we can rejoice, be gentle, and be thankful in our requests to God.

Amen

Pastor Tim Patoka