Advent

Advent 

Advent- the celebration the arrival of Jesus as long awaited Messiah and anticipation of His return as King of Kings.

The joy and promise of Christmas can sometimes be eclipsed by the depression and unfulfilled expectations held deeply in our hearts.  The longing for a world where joy is not just the image on our Christmas photo and peace extends to every nation is something that all creation has been groaning for since the cosmos was broken by sin.

But God is not slow in fulfilling His promises!  Over two thousand years ago He gave us the Son.  A baby born in the fulness of time to be the manifestation of all our hopes and dreams.  A baby born in a far away place carrying the hopes of the world.  That baby grew to be a man who would take on the sins of the world and for the joy set before Him endure the cross.

As Christmas comes we wait for Him to return.  To take the government upon His shoulders, to Champion peace on earth and to reign forever.  Only mercy and love cause Him to delay.  His desire this Christmas is that all would recognize the gift of Christ on that first Christmas.  To dedicate their lives to Him and for more to be saved.  

He waits because their is still love to be shown, the gospel to be presented and salvation to come.  Make this Christmas the best by sharing not out of financial abundance but soul saving love. The love of the Father so extravagant He gave us His Son.