Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

The Season of Advent

12/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

December is upon us. Time seems to go by very quickly. The season of Advent is about time and the fullness of it. Advent is about reminding us that Christ has come, is present in our midst and will come again. It is about the past, present and future of the Kingdom. But, it does specifically focus us on the coming of Christ “in the fullness of God’s time.”

The word used for God’s time is “Kairos” not “Chronos”. It means put away your watches and wait, be patient for God is doing something marvelous in our midst. Look into your hearts, look into your families, and friendships, look within our congregation for the presence of Christ, God become flesh, dwelling amongst us.

God indeed comes in many and various ways, be alert for them, keep your lamps burning, be ever vigilant, don’t let the hectic rush of the season rob you of this great joy. Have a prayerful and thoughtful Advent, and your Christmas will be filled with joy.

At the time I write this Pastor Janet is in Tanzania, Africa. We pray for a safe journey for both Pastor Janet and Stacey Wise and their LWF group. I am sure we will hear testimony to the presence of Christ in Africa, when they return.

Blessings for a thoughtful Advent and we shall see each other in church,

Pastor Frank