“The Christian year begins with Advent…Advent highlights self-giving sacrifice as a great mark of Christian giving, through the lives of the prophets, John the Baptist, and Mary, as well as in the Advent themes of hope, peace, wisdom, and joy. Supremely this self-giving love is demonstrated in the coming of Christ.”
Robert Warren in Developing Healthy Churches: Returning to the Heart of Mission and Ministry (London: Church House Publishing, 2012) 96.
This year I plan to explore the theme of generosity through the season of Advent. Whether or not the meditations end up published in an Advent devotional, I pray they are a blessing to you and anyone with whom you share them.
Get ready! Advent starts tomorrow. May God’s love fill our hearts so that our living, giving, serving, and loving reflects self-giving sacrifice for His glory this season and throughout the year.