The Season of Advent
"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people." - Titus 2:11
It really is the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? For many, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Maybe you're smiling more, feeling joyful, or even sneaking tastes of holiday treats. Lights and decorations are going up, Christmas movies are playing, and everywhere you look, there’s a reminder that this season is special. But what makes it truly special isn’t the decorations or the music, it’s Jesus. It’s the Christ of Christmas that sets this season apart.
Today marks the beginning of a journey through the season of Advent. So, what exactly is Advent? Advent means “arrival,” “coming,” or “appearing.” It’s a season where we remember not only Jesus' birth but also anticipate His promised return. Think of Advent as a time of waiting and preparation, where we look back on that first Advent, the arrival of Jesus as a baby in Bethlehem, and look forward to the day He will come again.
Imagine for a moment the people of Israel over 2,000 years ago. They knew the ancient prophecies and were waiting with hope. Day by day, they lived in anticipation, faithfully waiting for God’s promise to come true. And then, it happened: Jesus was born. The waiting ended as God fulfilled His promise, giving His only Son as our Savior. Christmas happened because God kept His word.
Now, just as they waited for that first Advent, we find ourselves in another season of waiting. We know that Jesus came and fulfilled the promises of God, but now we’re awaiting His return. This Advent season, we remember that just as God was faithful to fulfill His promise the first time, He will fulfill it again. So, we wait. We wait patiently and hopefully, anticipating the day when He will come again.
This is a season of hope, a time of anticipation. Let your heart be filled with the same expectation the Israelites had. God kept His word once, and He will keep it again. This is Advent—a season of waiting, but also a season of joy and hope.
It really is the most wonderful time of the year, isn’t it? For many, the Christmas spirit is alive and well. Maybe you're smiling more, feeling joyful, or even sneaking tastes of holiday treats. Lights and decorations are going up, Christmas movies are playing, and everywhere you look, there’s a reminder that this season is special. But what makes it truly special isn’t the decorations or the music, it’s Jesus. It’s the Christ of Christmas that sets this season apart.
Today marks the beginning of a journey through the season of Advent. So, what exactly is Advent? Advent means “arrival,” “coming,” or “appearing.” It’s a season where we remember not only Jesus' birth but also anticipate His promised return. Think of Advent as a time of waiting and preparation, where we look back on that first Advent, the arrival of Jesus as a baby in Bethlehem, and look forward to the day He will come again.
Imagine for a moment the people of Israel over 2,000 years ago. They knew the ancient prophecies and were waiting with hope. Day by day, they lived in anticipation, faithfully waiting for God’s promise to come true. And then, it happened: Jesus was born. The waiting ended as God fulfilled His promise, giving His only Son as our Savior. Christmas happened because God kept His word.
Now, just as they waited for that first Advent, we find ourselves in another season of waiting. We know that Jesus came and fulfilled the promises of God, but now we’re awaiting His return. This Advent season, we remember that just as God was faithful to fulfill His promise the first time, He will fulfill it again. So, we wait. We wait patiently and hopefully, anticipating the day when He will come again.
This is a season of hope, a time of anticipation. Let your heart be filled with the same expectation the Israelites had. God kept His word once, and He will keep it again. This is Advent—a season of waiting, but also a season of joy and hope.
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