So, this Sunday is so awesome. We are celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as Candlemas. All of these candles will be brought into the church and blessed because we are celebrating the light of Christ coming into the temple for the first time. The people of Israel have been waiting for this moment forever. This would be like all of our churches having an empty tabernacle for hundreds of years. Finally, God is present. God is now present in the temple, and this is a realization that the Father always keeps his promises.
So, have an incredible Feast Day of the presentation. I’ll be praying for all of you. Know that the Father always keeps his promises, and the light of Christ will never be put out. This is Spirit Juice. Peace.
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