Among Christians, Advent celebrates the coming of the Savior, a period of expectant waiting and preparation both for the birth and earthly ministry of Christ and for His imminent return. The season of Advent serves as a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today undergo as we anticipate Jesus Christ’s second coming.
Advent is generally celebrated during the four weeks prior to Christmas, and reflects the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
This year Buckner International, a ministry to orphans and at-risk children based in Dallas, would like to offer you a way to celebrate – and anticipate – Christ through daily devotionals written by staff who minister to as James wrote in his biblical record, “the widows and orphans” (James 1:27) on a daily basis.
Among Christians, Advent celebrates the coming of the Savior, a period of expectant waiting and preparation both for the birth and earthly ministry of Christ and for His imminent return. The season of Advent serves as a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today undergo as we anticipate Jesus Christ’s second coming.
