Dillon Community Church

Advent is a special season of waiting. Not the hard kind – like waiting in a long line – but joyful waiting. Joyful waiting because we know what is coming. 

All throughout scripture, God promised the same message: "I will send a Savior." When the time was just right, God kept that promise through the birth of Jesus. 

Imagine the darkest night you've ever experienced. So dark you can't see your hand in front of you. Then someone lights a single candle, and suddenly you can see! That's what Jesus did when he came into the world. Jesus is that great Light. He came to bring Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love to every person trusting in him. (Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light." )

As we count down to Christmas, we remember that Jesus did not stay a baby in the manger - He grew up to rescue us from sin and restore our relationship with God. Advent helps our hearts slow down, look up, and remember that God always keeps his promises. This week, take time to notice "light moments" with your family. Moments where you see kindness, forgiveness, joy, or peace. Each one reminds us that the light of the world has come and continues to shine brightly. 

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Rachael Tapper
Children’s Ministry Director