Waiting for the Light: A Family Advent Devotional

“Holy waiting” is no easy task during the Christmas season. The pleasures of gift-giving (and gift-getting), holiday planning, and other thrills of the season flood our schedules, our radios, televisions, computers, and smartphones. In the face of such pressure, we must remind ourselves daily that our ultimate sense of self is found with Jesus Christ. The Advent season challenges us to be aware of the “already, but not yet” nature of Christ’s kingdom. Our active waiting and preparation to celebrate Christmas Day is a short-term way of training us to live each moment in anticipation of his return.