“At that time I will tell the harvesters: ‘First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.’”- “Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear.” (Math 13: 30, 43) … More Day 17 of Advent Devotionals
The author for the hymn Wake, Awake for Night is Flying, German Pastor Philipp Nicolai, wrote this hymn during the plague that happened in his lifetime. During the winter that the plague hit, this Lutheran Pastor averaged 30 funerals a week, over 1,000 funerals he would officiate total throughout that winter. What might drive us to despair and desolation drew Pastor Nicolai instead to the hope of the promise of Jesus Christ. He saw through it all the darkness breaking and the light of Christ shining bright. … More Day 13 of Advent Devotionals
Brother Endrit Journey 