Advent

Yesterday was the first Sunday in Advent. In fact Advent is actually the start of the new church year. In Advent we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ - the true meaning of Christmas. We also look forward to the return of Christ.

Advent involves waiting. When Jesus was born about 2,000 years many people were waiting for God to send his Messiah to deliver Israel out of the hands of the Roman Empire and establish God's kingdom on earth. However, although they were waiting, they missed the Messiah as he came in a way they were not expecting. Not everybody missed him though. When Jesus was born both Simeon and the devout woman recognised him as the Christ.

When Jesus returns again, we will all recognise him as he will be returning as a king this time. Let us all be ready for this.

For more information on Advent please visit the website in the link below:

http://www.cresourcei.org/cyadvent.html