The Christian life has – and always will be- filled with waiting.  Whether it was the Old Testament anticipation of the promised Messiah or the New Testament eager expectations for Jesus Christ’s return, believers are often focused on what is to come. It seems that God teaches us the most emotional lessons when we pay attention to the ways in which his Kingdom is upside down from ours.  Perhaps God wants us to feel strongly dissatisfied with the imperfections of our current state and long for what is to come.  Could it be that in those moments of yearning we grow to better understand the ways of our Lord?  During this Advent season we will consider these things as we look forward to the celebration of Jesus’ birth.

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