The draw near theme encompasses 1) an affirmation that God has drawn near to us by taking on flesh and experiencing what it is to be human, 2) a plea for God to draw closer to us and to the spaces in the world that are broken, and 3) a charge for us to draw near to God by leaning into wonder, justice, truth, and one another. 

Reflection Questions:

1. What does it mean for you to call Jesus Lord and King?

2. How will you savor each present moment in the coming days? 

3. How will you prepare yourself spiritually for the coming Advent season? 

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