The season of Advent invites us to pay special attention to the promises God has made. God the Beloved has made beautiful promises to us. Some already have been fulfilled: “A child is born to us, a son is given to us…” (Is. 6:9) and “Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord.” (Lk. 2:11) Some promises are unfolding around us, in the present, for the lives we’re living now: "Do not fear, for I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I’ll strengthen you and help you and hold you in my strong right hand.” (Is. 41:10) And some of the promises are beckoning to us from far ahead on the road: “[God] will lead them to the springs of life-giving water and will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” (Rev. 7:17b). In this season you are invited to open yourself to the beautiful promises of God.
December 1
The Promise of Home
Revelation 7:9-17
December 8
The Promise of Presence
Philippians 2:1-11
December 15
The Promise of Justice
Luke 1:39-55
December 22
The Promise of Kindness
Titus 3:3-7
December 24
Christmas Eve
A Promise in Plain Wrapping
Luke 2:1-20
