The Story of Advent
November 30th, 2022
The story of advent is one of great reflection. We look at the birth of Jesus soon to come, wise men bringing him gifts, what all it meant at the time to those who lived during that period long ago and how it came to impact us now. Time spent waiting in wonder for those long ago, a chance to come together and celebrate now.
A tradition my family has always had was a dinner to remember this time. We all would drive down to my grandparents' home, talk, pray, and spend quality time with each other. A time to come together through travel and celebrate and bring out some cheer and happiness. Through song, gifts, and time. This is something we all wait for each year, but not like the wise men or those who heard the prophecy of Jesus.
It makes me sometimes wonder if there was a fear during the waiting period back before Jesus, wondering if his coming would cause problems for those of the time and the thought that when Jesus arrived, would they have to change their ways immediately before Christ. When I stop to think about this now as I get older, it makes the miracle of Jesus even greater.
In today's story, we have peace in Jesus coming, a strong hope in his story. It makes the story of Advent better and more powerful each year. We have peace now knowing what all comes as our own time of Advent is approached.
- Sam Adams