A Place of Longing - Rome | Rev. Brooke Hartman

We begin our journey in Rome, the place of power at the time of Jesus’ birth.  The familiar words of Luke 2:1-3 note that a census is ordered by Caesar, the human authority at the time of Jesus’ birth.  Rome ruled with authority over those in its empire.  The people longed for more.  As we begin our journey of Advent, we too long for more in our own lives.  Our longing leads us to the manger and seeking what our God longs for. 

Scripture - Luke 2:1-3; Romans 8:18-25