Advent
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Tis the season...
We are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. We wait with great anticipation for Christmas Day. Whether we are expecting great things under the Christmas tree or we are looking forward to seeing family, each of us look forward to something. In fact, just ask a friend about their favorite Christmas memory, favorite family tradition, or even their favorite Christmas food. You will see them light up with the cheer of the season.
This is the same with what the church refers to as ADVENT. It is the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas and literally means "arrival" or "coming."
It has really been reality of man for all of his existence. The people of old looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would save their people. We look forward to the return of Jesus.
Let's keep in focus what the advent and celebration of the birth of Christ means.
The Hope of something better.
The Preparation for it
The Joy that it brings.
The Love that surrounds.
The Christ child, who was born so we could experience all of that.
Live life in expectation.
We are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. We wait with great anticipation for Christmas Day. Whether we are expecting great things under the Christmas tree or we are looking forward to seeing family, each of us look forward to something. In fact, just ask a friend about their favorite Christmas memory, favorite family tradition, or even their favorite Christmas food. You will see them light up with the cheer of the season.
This is the same with what the church refers to as ADVENT. It is the 4 weeks leading up to Christmas and literally means "arrival" or "coming."
It has really been reality of man for all of his existence. The people of old looked forward to the coming of the Messiah, who would save their people. We look forward to the return of Jesus.
Let's keep in focus what the advent and celebration of the birth of Christ means.
The Hope of something better.
The Preparation for it
The Joy that it brings.
The Love that surrounds.
The Christ child, who was born so we could experience all of that.
Live life in expectation.
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