May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
Advent is a time when we are preparing for Christmas, anticipating the celebration of the birth of Christ. Advent Sunday starts four weeks before Christmas and you might participate in the tradition of lighting a candle each week and reflecting on the different themes associated with this miraculous gift from God.
Traditionally the first week of Advent focuses on the theme of hope – hope for God’s plan to redeem humankind, how His Spirit can work in us, and for His Son to come again. In Start Your Day with TBN UK, Petra Benjamin gave a talk encouraging us that our hope for Jesus’ return should be an anchor in our lives:
