Advent
What is Advent?
The Advent season is a time for bringing our attention to Jesus, celebrating his Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love.
For hundreds of years, Christians have used the Advent wreath as a visual example of a symbol that is borrowed from the emphasis throughout Scripture of Jesus Christ being the Light of the World (Matt. 4:16; John 1:4-9, 8:12). Each week, a new candle is lit, building up anticipation for Christmas Eve.
The last candle, called the Christ Candle, is lit on Christmas Eve to represent Jesus’ first Advent. Through this theme of increasing light breaking into the darkness, we see a visual picture of the gospel. We are reminded about the meaning of Christ’s birth and become more excited about his coming in the past, in the future, and in the present through each of our lives.
In an increasingly busy and frenzied world, Advent is an opportunity for believers to slow down and remember God’s promise to send a Savior who would overcome sin and death forever; a promise fulfilled in Jesus Christ. As we set our gaze upon him, Christ becomes the substance of our hope, the source of our peace, the object of our joy, and enfolds us in the gift of his love.
Digital Advent Journal: Integrating Advent
Our hope is that this digital journal does not simply inspire you to dive into this Advent season nor just provide content that furthers your revelation. Our greatest desire is to give you practical ways of integrating the themes of Advent into your personal discipleship and your community this season.
Celebrate Advent Together
Join us at one of our Victory Life locations and celebrate the Advent season with a church family!