![]() He is our inheritance and our great reward. And he will come a second time to be with us forever. ![]() ![]() This is how we should feel about king Jesus. Mephibosheth said to the king, "Oh, let him take it all, since my lord the king has come safely home." (2 Samuel 19:30) John Piper and Desiring God ministries have released a free advent devotional, pulled from the sermons of Piper. ![]() Mephibosheth's answer is one of the most beautiful sentences in the Bible: What will Mephibosheth say to this settlement? Half his inheritance is going to a scoundrel. It is a season of preparation to ready our hearts for the glory of Christmas Day as we celebrate the coming of the eternal God in our frail humanity. In Good News of Great Joy: 25 Devotional Readings for Advent, John Piper invites readers to refocus their hearts on Jesus during the Advent season. Once Absalom died and David could return to Jerusalem, Mephibosheth explained the truth, but David decided to settle the matter quickly by dividing the inheritance between Ziba and Mephibosheth. A New Advent Devotional from John Piper Joyous reflection and eager anticipation mark the season of Christmas, as Christians around the world celebrate the coming of their Savior. John Piper The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent Paperback Augby John Piper (Author) 867 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 6.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Paperback 7.16 90 Used from 1.60 35 New from 4.95 Audio CD from 16.24 1 New from 16. How do you handle conflicts in your church? On his Desiring God blog, John Piper finds an Old Testament example of the Advent attitude we should foster in others and ourselves.ĭuring the rebellion of Absalom, Mephibosheth's inheritance was stolen by his servant Ziba, who led David to believe Mephibosheth was a traitor. ![]()
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