Scripture: “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” — Isaiah 9:2
Advent begins with anticipation. It’s the holy hush before the angels sing—the collective breath of humanity leaning toward hope. In this sacred season, we remember that even in the deepest night, God is already at work preparing the dawn.
Advent teaches us that anticipation is not idle; it’s deeply active. We light candles not just to remember what once happened, but to proclaim what is still happening—Christ coming into the world, again and again, through love, mercy, and grace.
As we wait, we prepare. We soften our hearts, mend what has been broken, and make room for joy. This is anticipation in its purest form: a hopeful expectancy that God is near and that light will always find its way through.
So let us wait not with impatience, but with joy. Let us watch for the small signs of grace flickering in the darkness. For the miracle of Advent is not only that Christ came once—it’s that He continues to come, again and again, to those who wait in faith.
Prayer:
God of light and promise, as we enter this Advent season, help us to live with holy anticipation. Let our waiting be filled with hope, our hearts open to Your presence, and our lives ready to welcome Your light. Amen.