The significance of Adventus

Advent (from the Latin word adventus, meaning "coming") is a season of the Christian church, the period of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus; in other words, the period immediately before Christmas.

Latin adventus is the translation of the Greek word parousia, commonly used in reference to the Second Coming. Christians believe that the season of Advent serves a dual reminder of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting that Christians today endure for the second coming of Christ.

It is a reminder to stop.
And remember that throughout life we are waiting for something big; something that requires our attention and preparation: the second coming of Christ.

May the Lord give us grace today for whatever that comes tomorrow.

等待……

忘了是谁曾经对我说：“等待是最美丽的浪费。”


想象当年
黑暗世界在哀哭与呻吟中等待救世主的出现
将罪污洗涤

活在今时
忠心子民在希望与应许中期盼主基督的再来
将万有归于
一


忘了是谁曾经对我说：“等待是最美丽的浪费。”


那天
我在他人手所筑的坑里呆了一阵子
发现
一块世人都瞧不起的木头

那天
祂在人手所筑的刑具上挂了一阵子
成就
一个超乎世人所能想象的奇迹
一条出路

这天
他已在坑里呆上好些日子
等待
一个我们都得付上的代价


忘了是谁曾经对我说：“等待是最美丽的浪费。”

Only Grace.

"Only grace from God can bear the weight of life."
- Peter Chao




We fight with grace, in the battle of living.