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Advent is a part of the Christian Tradition that is the season leading up to Christmas. The four Sundays of Advent are the 4 prior to Christmas day. Each has a special emphasis--Hope, Peace, Joy, Love.

Advent is defined as "The coming or arrival, especially of something extremely important. (American Heritage Dictionary)" Over time the word was used by the church to describe this season of the year. Advent in this season has a double meaning--that Jesus came--as a baby in a manger-- and He is Coming Again!

As we embark on this time of the year, my own Bible reading has me in Revelation. That book blows my doors off about the Lord's power and might. It also has me anxiously looking forward to Jesus' return. His return could be soon. We don't know. His return is what we are waiting for. But He isn't taking too long...

9 The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. Then the heavens will pass away with a terrible noise, and the very elements themselves will disappear in fire, and the earth and everything on it will be found to deserve judgment. 11 Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, 12 looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames. 13 But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God's righteousness. 14 And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight. 15 And remember, the Lord's patience gives people time to be saved.
2 Peter 3:9-15 NLT


Read more here about Advent: http://www.crivoice.org/cyadvent.html

During Advent, the Book of Common Prayer has Scripture readings for each day. You can read along if you would like to: Advent Daily Readings for 2006 here


Press On,

Mike

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