25/12/2019

Christmas Day

What did the angels say when you stripped away Your glory?Did they turn away in shame?Did they recognize You? Did some stare in horror as God became like me?It was not enough though, was it,for you to become like me.You who lived before eternityand walked the heavensand held the constellations in Your hand were reduced to a clump of cells tucked into the womb of a child.For me.And that, dearest Lord, I do not understand.Marvelous are Thy works.The baby Jesus was born ...

5 min

24/12/2019

Christmas Eve

The Innkeeper’s Wife“No, there’s no room for the likes of you,and yes, I can see your wife. Now get from the door, let the others by, don’t trouble me with your life.Besides the fact, have you no senseto bring her so close to time?Why in God’s name would you have a child, there’s quite enough of your kind!If you must there’s a cave, a place for sheep,outback on the hillside near.Go out there, don’t bother to pay, just don’t let my husband hear.”And so it was that God’s cru...

8 min

23/12/2019

The Joy of Acceptance

Wee little Mary who all thought goodBelieved the angel’s word,But what thought those who with her stoodWhen of her blessed womb they heard?There was much joy in the camp along the road to Bethlehem that night. Mary’s mother never left her side. Her father, Heli, continually doted over their care, setting the example for the rest of the family. The family, he said, had suﬀered enough shame, and now it was to be over.Mary’s strength improved throughout the day. Her mother’s home cooking certain...

4 min

22/12/2019

The Angel Candle - Peace

Would you be at peace if an otherworldly being suddenly stood before you? That's exactly what happened when an angel would appear to people. They suddenly stood before Mary. They appeared before the shepherds. Each time the angel would greet them with the word "peace." It is that same greeting that these "ministering spirits" extend to you and me: "Peace on Earth and goodwill to mankind." There is peace between God and man because Jesus came to pay the price for our sins.Do you need peace kno...

11 min

21/12/2019

The Appearance of Sin

Have you ever thought how strange of Him to introduce His Son through the appearance of sin?Mary could not take much more. Joseph feared for her. Over the days, her voice was tinged more and more with pain. He feared for the baby. Would Mary have the strength left when the child chose to be born? He was too young, too inexperienced, for this.After all, a Jewish man was not supposed to know about babies being born. In the village, the midwife was present along with the mother, grandmother and ...

6 min

20/12/2019

Mary's Lullaby

Mary’s Lullaby Hidden in my womb so deepSafe beneath my heart,Be still, Little One, for very soon Your life from me will part.Who will you beO Son of mineIs it true what the angels say? I care not, as long as soon In my arms, You safely lay.The valley of the Jordan River borders the land of Samaria to the west and the Decapolis to the east. Running fifty or so miles due south to the Dead Sea, it was the most common travel route to Jerusalem and beyond for the Jews who live...

5 min

19/12/2019

Little Donkey

Little Donkey Clip Clop, Clip Clop is all my donkey speaks, his little feet so close to mine my pace he humbly keeps.Clip Clop, Clip ClopDo you know the one you keep? It is the Creator of all the world His Majesty so meek.Mary was exhausted. Her first night’s stay in the countryside had been too painful to sleep. Joseph had stopped repeatedly the day before, her legs and back continued to spasm and cramp throughout the night.Mary tried to hide her pain. How she w...

6 min

18/12/2019

Mary Sweet Mary

Mary, Sweet Mary Mary, sweet Mary, how fearful it must beTo leave the home of your dear birth in the hills of Galilee.Did sweet tears fall from your eyes, did your breaking heart turn cold? Or did you ponder the angel’s voice and the mystery he told?Mary, sweet Mary, now travel the lonely road.Bless you, child, for in your womb the Lord of Grace you hold.“Sweet Mary...” Joseph’s voice was the only comfort in the black night of early morning. She had been lying on the little pallet most o...

5 min

15/12/2019

The Shepherd Candle - Joy

It was to the lowliest members of society that the Angels announced their good news of great joy that the Messiah, the one who would save the world, was born. After the shepherds visited the baby Jesus, they left praising God, full of joy.Yet Christmas isn't always as joyful as we expect it to be. Whether it's experiencing a loss or a setback or painful memories or being away from loved ones, the holidays can be one of the saddest times of the year. Jesus wants to bring you joy overflowing, n...

14 min

08/12/2019

The Bethlehem Candle - Peace

There seems to be some differing opinions on what the second Advent candle represents. Today, we are going to share from the perspective of peace. There's no doubt that Christmas is one of the busiest, craziest times of the year. It can also stir up anxieties and stresses that aren't present other times of the year. It's no surprise that peace often eludes us this time of year. Yet that was exactly why Jesus came. He is our Prince of Peace.Do you need peace this Christmas season? Look no furt...

13 min

01/12/2019

Prophecy Candle - Hope

In this episode, we are looking at the first of the Advent candles, the Prophecy Candle, which represents hope.Jesus fulfilled a large number of Old Testament prophecies and brought hope to the nation of Israel and to the whole world.Do you need hope for this Christmas season? Look no further than Jesus.

12 min

20/11/2019

Advent Devotional 2019: Welcome to Advent

Welcome to the Freedom Fellowship Church Advent podcast. Advent may be a tradition that you’re familiar with and even still participate in each year, or it may be utterly foreign to you. Advent has rich meaning beyond counting down the days until Christmas. It helps us focus our thoughts and hearts on Jesus, His birth, His purpose, and His return.In this podcast, we’ll be bringing you one episode per week talking about the meaning of this tradition and how it can apply to your life today. Dur...

1 min

Freedom Fellowship Advent Podcast

Episodes

Christmas Day

Christmas Eve

The Joy of Acceptance

The Angel Candle - Peace

The Appearance of Sin

Mary's Lullaby

Little Donkey

Mary Sweet Mary

The Shepherd Candle - Joy

The Bethlehem Candle - Peace

Prophecy Candle - Hope

Advent Devotional 2019: Welcome to Advent

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