In many ways, Advent is a “not yet” season. Mary and Joseph have not yet traveled to Bethlehem, the infant Jesus has not yet been born, the angels have not yet appeared to the shepherds, and the star has not yet come to rest over the manger. Still, with all these “not yets” embedded in the Advent story, we spend these days and weeks living in faith that God will provide what has been promised—a long-awaited Messiah, a living hope. …
Consider this concept of “not yet” and carry it in imagination to the city, town, or village in which you live. Where is there “not yet” enough for some children to eat, a place for the homeless to live, some afternoon company for a lonely person to receive? Where is there “not yet” leeded leadership in your faith community or needed volunteers in your local community? How might your faith lead you to bring hope to one “not yet” circumstance so that you share in God’s restoring Advent love?
-Pamela C. Hawkins, Behold!
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