Circles of Wisdom
By Jenny Sung, Executive Coordinator
Despite 2020 being one of the strangest, unbelievable, and devastating years we have experienced, there have also been countless moments of connection when God broke through our desperation, shining His love, hope, comfort, and peace within our daily realities.
One of those beacons of light have been the conversations in Connect Groups each Sunday after the worship services. This past Sunday, I had the privilege of discussing Pastor Dan’s sermon, “Wise Men and Wise Women,” with a small group of women after the 4 PM online worship service.
It was in this discussion that the application of wise people in our lives came to light. Elizabeth Glenn, who was our discussion leader and gave her Advent testimony the week before, shared her struggles and wisdom gained from her life. Her experiences mirrored mine in a lot of ways, and I realized that God had gifted this circle of wise women in that moment at that time to bring restoration, hope, and comfort to a difficult week.
As we shared struggles from our past and current prayer requests, I realized there was comfort and healing in knowing we all walk together, not always as strong, polished champions but as wounded healers to one another. There was nothing extra special about us except for our deep belief and faith in the love and hope of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Most of us are wounded healers arm in arm, relying on the grace and mercy of God and pointing others toward Jesus. This is the authentic reality of a Christian life.
In his sermon Pastor Dan shared “wise people point us to Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came to this earth ... the wisest of all human beings to save us. It is Christ that would really give us hope and life.” The circle of wisdom that day drew us all closer toward Jesus, bringing hope and joy to the meaning of Christmas this Advent season:
“Do not be afraid; for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day, in Bethlehem, in the city of David, a savior who is the Messiah, the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
Dear Lord, thank You for this season of Advent when we can reflect on the good news of Jesus coming to us on that special Bethlehem night, in the city of David. Thank You for bringing wise people into our lives to experience Your presence and know You in a deeper way. We pray You will surround us all with wise men and wise women who will point the way towards You. In the precious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
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