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Advent Day 3 — Wake Up to His Presence

Beloved,

Scripture: Romans 13:11–14

Larger Context: Paul urges believers to live awake to God’s activity.

Smaller Context: Putting on Christ means living intentionally and faithfully.

Meditation:

Advent is the gentle nudge and the sacred shake that tells us, “Wake up—God is moving.” Paul reminds us that spiritual sleep doesn’t look like laziness; it looks like going through the motions without going through transformation. Advent calls us to put on Christ the way we put on a garment—intentionally, daily, prayerfully. When we clothe ourselves in Christ’s compassion, strength, and holiness, darkness loses its hold. Let this season awaken a fresh seriousness about your calling and a fresh tenderness toward God’s voice.

Reflective Probe:

Where is God waking me up spiritually?

Family Connection:

Share one way each person wants to be more awake to God.

Application:

Choose one Christlike trait to “put on” today.

Awakened with you,

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