From the time of Jesus’ ascension, believers have been waiting – for Jesus to return again, for all the guarantees to be fulfilled, for the dominion to return, for our resurrection bodies, for the renewal of all things. Every day, we live in anticipation of the Lord making all the pieces latest. But during Advent, this emphasis on waiting is heightened. Collectively, we pause to do not forget that we’re still waiting for the will of our hearts: Our Lord’s return.
We cannot help but reflect on Jesus once we engage on this posture of waiting and longing. Every aspect of Advent directs us toward our Savior, from the candles we light to the carols we sing. As we raise our voices in song to “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” we’re expressing this longing.
So, allow us to immerse ourselves within the practices that minister to us as we wait. To worship with other believers, take communion, and watch the lighting of the candles of the Advent wreath. In so doing, we show the world that we’re waiting for something higher than fancy wrappings and hectic holidays. Our focus is directed on Jesus, our Lord, and Friend, with whom we sit up for spending eternity.
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