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Advent is not just about the first coming of Jesus but also about looking forward to his second coming to make all things new. The biblical message for Advent is one of hope, peace, joy, and love, centered on the anticipation of Jesus’ birth and the promise of salvation. Scripture verses like Isaiah 40:31,” But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (renewed strength for those who wait for the Lord), Luke 2:10-12 (the angel’s announcement of good news of great joy), and John 1:9 “That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world”. (Christ as the light of the world) all point to the hopeful waiting for Christ and the joy His coming brings. Advent is a time to reflect on God’s faithfulness and to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Jesus’ arrival.

Message of Hope                           

Advent is a time of patient, hopeful waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled through Jesus. Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” Romans 15:13 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Messages of Joy

The coming of Jesus is a source of great joy that provides strength in difficult times. Luke 2:10: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” Philippians 4:4: “Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice”.

Messages of peace

The arrival of the Saviour brings peace, and the season is a call to live with peace in our hearts as we prepare for Christ. Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing”.

Message of Love

The greatest love is shown in God sending His Son, becoming poor so that believers could be rich through Him 2 Corinthians 8:9, “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich”. Advent also calls for a response of love and obedience, like Mary’s.  Luke 1:38 “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”  Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel”.

It is a season of waiting with patient expectation for the fulfillment of God’s promises and the coming of Christ again.