ADVENT----------------->CHRISTMAS

The word Advent is from the Latin word, “Adventus” which means ”coming”.  This season precedes Christmas and is observed by many in the body of Christ.  The season this year is from Sunday, November 28th through Friday, December 24th.  As I researched Advent, I learned that it is not just about preparation for the anticipated birth of Christ but also for the Second Coming of Christ. The second part I did not know.

Amid all of the “hoopla”  that seems to dominate the commercialization of this season, we would do well to refocus our attention on the true meaning of Christmas.  It’s all about celebrating Christ and why He came to earth.  The suffix “mas”comes from the old English word, mass (church service).  May we not support nor contribute to taking Christ out of Christmas (Xmas).  Perhaps during this time, it would please the Lord if we were to refocus our attention on Him, reflect on His reason for coming to earth as the long awaited Messiah, and honor His tremendous sacrifices on our behalf.

Blessings.

~Coretta~

Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.  Instead, he gave up his divine privilege; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.    Philippians 2:6-8. NLT