For most people hoping is something that they do. But the Bible talks about hope as something we can have.
Psalm 42:5 (NLT) 5 Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Saviour.
Once upon a time, there was a season in the church year known as “Advent.” The word comes to us from the Latin for “coming.” As we enter into the Advent season, we’re reminded there was an arrival.
The purpose of the season was to anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ to earth; it was a season that focused on waiting.
As early as the fourth century AD, Christians fasted during this season and ended their fasts with celebrations.
For many Christians today, the most familiar sign of Advent is the lighting of candles, and reflecting on the words: hope, peace, love, and joy.
Our re-story is told as we stand right here looking back to what has already happened but also looking forward to what will happen.
Advent is the season of hope. (light candle)
Jesus is our Hope