Advent names the deep promise God keeps. In Joyce Rupp\u2019s \u201cPromised One,\u201d we meet the Christ who steps into our tangled world with compassion, healing and forgiveness, ushering in hope and love beyond our expectations. And still our hearts yearn, because this promise is not just a memory, it is a longing that leads us onward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On this \u201cHope on the Path to the Manger\u201d journey, take a prayer pause today. Sit with that yearning. Let it become a doorway to trust, compassion and renewed hope as we walk toward the One who comes for us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Promised One<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Reaching through the ages with compassion,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A pledge to send humankind a beloved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This One would enter the entangled fray<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And touch hearts anxious for a welcome,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heal brokenness and forgive the worst sin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then you came forth as this Promised One,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entered life\u2019s harsh arena and heralded hope,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brought love beyond anyone\u2019s expectation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And offered sacred teachings to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why, then are our hearts still yearning?<\/p>\nJoyce Rupp, Fragments of your Ancient Name, December 8<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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