Advent means “coming”. As believers, we celebrate the first and second comings of Christ each Lord’s Day, but for much of the history of the Church, believers have set aside a period of time on the church calendar each year (December 1-24) to contemplate more deliberately both the first coming (incarnation) and the second coming of our Lord. Don’t let the rush of the Christmas season keep you from being intentional!
One way you can meditate on the Advent of Jesus this season is to purchase and use Dr. Albert Mohler’s new 25 day Advent Devotional entitled “Recapturing the Glory of Christmas”. Another recommendation is a 40 day devotional liturgy called “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” by Jonathan Gibson. Each reading includes a guided meditation, applicable Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, creeds, and prompts for petition and confession.
We encourage you to prepare yourselves and your families as we wait in earnest for Christ’s second coming while we wonder in awe at his first coming.