Why Advent?

One of the commentaries that I read in preparation for my sermon says this about Advent:

“During the Advent season, the church prepares for the coming of Christ. Even as we make ready for the baby to be born in Bethlehem, the themes and texts explored during Advent take us beyond the birth, and even beyond the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, to a new moment of expectancy as the reign of God is about to arrive.”

As God’s people, during Advent, we summon the courage and spiritual strength to allow a holy, inbreaking into our daily lives. If we can open our broken hearts to God’s amazing grace, God will open the way to peace. The peace we seek may come upon us in different ways, as peaceful as a healing balm, or as forceful as a mighty river.

Advent is not a season for passive waiting and watching. It is a season of discovery, of opening up our lives and our souls with active anticipation and renewed hope.

See you in church!!