Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Today’s Scriptures: Luke 1:46b-55; 2 Samuel 7:18, 23-29; Galatians 3:6-14
25 “And now, Lord God, keep forever the promise you have made concerning your servant and his house. Do as you promised, 26, so that your name will be great forever.
2 Samuel 7.25-26a (ESV)
David prays an amazing prayer of hope. The great King of Israel foresees the fulfillment of God’s promises. King David prays a prayer of deep faith, a simple prayer that reveals the ultimate trust that David has in God and in God’s future.
David, in my estimation, prays the most appropriate Advent prayer a person could pray, “Lord, do as you promised!” Bring to pass those promises for a future. Make your eternal kingdom known for all to see. The prayer is, “Come, Lord Jesus, Come.”
In the coming of Jesus Christ, we have God’s ultimate promise come true. In the baby born in Bethlehem, we see God’s ultimate plan for redemption. Salvation came to earth in the form of God incarnate. In the birth of Jesus Christ, we experience the beginning of God’s ultimate goal, a New Heaven, a New Earth, and New Life in God through Jesus.
With the celebration of God’s promise, Christmas, now only two days away, it is time for God’s faithful to pray the same prayer of radical trust, “Lord, do as you promised!” Make your Kingdom a present reality – and give us the courage to be involved in bringing it to pass. “Lord, do as you promised! Let there be peace on earth! And let that peace begin with me, my relationships, my words, my deeds, my service!” And further pray, “Lord, do as you promised! Make your love and righteousness a reality in my life!”
The amazing thing about Advent is that while we are waiting, we are called to participate with God in bringing about God’s eternal promises. Our faith and trust in God is evidenced by our cooperation in bringing God’s promised Kingdom to fruition.
Let’s pray together, “Lord, do as you promised!” And let’s work passionately, praying for God’s Kingdom to come! Even now, Lord Jesus, Come!
For Prayerful Consideration:
- How strong is your faith? Let’s pray together, “Lord, do as you promised!”
- How can you be a part of God bringing His promised salvation into the world today?