We always hear that Advent is a time of anticipation. Children anticipate
the coming of Santa Claus. Adults anticipate, and often dread, the coming of
the holidays and all that entails; cards, parties, getting the “right” present
for the children or that someone special. As Christians, we anticipate the
coming of the Messiah, or at least the church celebrating his birth.
Often in our lives, anticipation is associated with stress.
Perhaps we can use the spirit of Advent to anticipate the gifts in our lives;
our families and other loved ones; those with whom we work, or play or worship,
or who we just see walking down the street. And above all the greatest gift,
Jesus the Christ, the only son of God. We can also anticipate the time when we
will allow Jesus into our lives. He is there just waiting to be asked.
-Jerry Tepe
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