Ever since I was
young, I have loved the song “You are Mine.” It has always struck me as such a
profound exclamation of God’s personal love for us. Although it is not
necessarily an Advent song, the theme of waiting in joyful hope for a God who
loves us so much shines through beautifully.
Below are a few of my thoughts as I reflect on the lyrics of the song.
“I will come to you in the silence”
Christmas is three
days away. Because I finished exams just a few days ago, my past weekend has
been filled with shopping, seeing old friends, and completing last minute
preparations (I should probably be working on post-grad applications too!). As
I get closer to the holiday, I often forget to be still. I forget to slow down
and recognize the significance and joy of Jesus’ birth.
“I am hope for all the despairing,
healing for the ones who dwell in shame”
As we wait in joyful
anticipation, this song reminds me that Jesus’ birth is cause for immense hope.
He has come to be hope for the hopeless, to heal those in shame, to cure the
blind and lame, and to lead all to freedom. What wonderful gifts – and all out
of love!
“I have called you each by name”
But. This hope and
love is not simply for everyone, a blanket statement of love over the entire
world. This love is for each one of
us, individually. He has called us each by name. He claims us as His choice. We
belong to Him, for He came, on December 25th, out of love for us.
For me. For you.
Come and follow me, I will bring you
home. I love you, and you are mine.
Questions for Reflection:
Amidst the busyness of the Advent season and last minute
preparations, have you found time to be still, to allow space for God to come
to you in the silence?
What are you hoping
for as Christmas approaches? Healing? Freedom? Peace?
Do you recognize that
Jesus came to this earth out of personal, immense love for you?
-Katie Larin is a
senior at the University of Michigan, majoring in Organizational Studies. She
is the current Outreach and Engagement Intern.
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