Tension, yes this is a season of tension. Not because of the shopping, the parties, the planning or the traffic. There is tension during this season, not due to the loss of loved one, yet it certainly contributes. No, Advent is a tension filled season because of what was, what is and what will be. Advent calls to us, grabs our attention to the birth of Christ, Christ’s presence in the world today, and at the same time, His second coming. Advent, in it’s truest sense, is not about Christmas cheer, it is the waiting for the messiah, the One who will change everything.

As advent people we live as a forgiven person, sharing that forgiveness and grace with others we encounter. We embrace the advent tension, the middle, the now. We can share what God has done in our life, how He has changed our life and brought hope. We share the joy and love of Christ that has transformed our lives.