Advent begins this Sunday, or as we celebrate it in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, this Sabbath. But what does it mean? Through the years I have been immensely blessed by the Bruderhof communities. Today they posted a great little article. Here's how it begins....
Though Advent (literally "arrival") has been observed for centuries as a time to contemplate Christ's birth, most people today acknowledge it only with a blank look. For the vast majority of us, December flies by in a flurry of activities, and what is called "the holiday season" turns out to be the most stressful time of the year.
It is also a time of contrasting emotions. We are eager, yet frazzled; sentimental, yet indifferent. One minute we glow at the thought of getting together with our family and friends; the next we feel utterly lonely. Our hope is mingled with dread, our anticipation with despair. We sense the deeper meanings of the season but grasp at them in vain; and in the end, all the bustle leaves us frustrated and drained.
Read the whole thing here. For another amazing resource to help you focus on the meaning of Advent, go here! I'd love to hear your comments about these things. Click "Comment" below.
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