He Came Willing | Advent Devotional Week 3

About this episode

In this episode, Rose reflects on the willing surrender of Jesus during Advent, emphasizing His love and obedience as the pathway to redemption.

Hey there, Figs — welcome to Week 3 of our special 4-week Advent series, He Came for Me .This series was born from Brandon’s original song From Glory to a Stable , written over a decade ago. What began as a melody he carried in his heart has become a way for us to slow down and remember the unexpected, intentional way Jesus came for us. Today, Rose reads her Week 3 devotional, He Came Willing — The Savior Who Gave Himself for Me , inviting us to reflect on the love that didn’t hesitate. The Savior who wasn’t forced.The King who wasn’t cornered.The Son who chose surrender so that we could know freedom. As you listen, breathe deep and let this truth settle in: Because He came willing for me, I can trust Him with every place in my life that feels weighty, uncertain, or costly. In This Episode * The willing surrender of Jesus — love that chose the cross * Why His obedience is the doorway to our redemption * How His willingness reshapes the way we understand surrender Companion Guide If you want to linger with this throughout the week, grab the free Advent companion guide . Inside, you’ll find gentle invitations to Write, Pray, Declare, and Dwell with the truth that He came near. 📓…

People in this episode

Host: Rose

Topics covered

• Advent
• Devotional
• Surrender
• Redemption
• Christianity

Keywords

• Advent
• devotional
• Jesus
• surrender
• redemption
• faith
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: From Glory to a Stable

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