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“And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in Him, the Gentiles will hope.” May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:12-13, NIV).
Do you like waiting? I don’t know about you, but that’s one answer I can give without hesitation; no. From waiting to hear back on test results to driving, waiting in line at a store, or moving from one phase of your life to the next, I think most of us would agree it’s not a pleasant experience. But what if this waiting, this moment of pause, calm, stillness, was meant to teach us something? What if it was meant to stir something good within?
In Romans 15:12-13, we’re told that a root of Jesse would rise and fill the people with hope. This root, that is, a descendant of David, Jesus Christ, would give the people of their time (and ours) hope for today, tomorrow, and forever. But this season wouldn’t come without waiting, anticipation, and preparation.
There’s a reason JJ Heller’s version of Welcome to Our World pens these words: “Tears are falling, hearts are breaking. How we need to hear from God. You’ve been promised, we’ve been waiting. Welcome holy child. Welcome holy child. Hope that you don’t mind our manager. How I wish we could have known. But long-awaited, Holy stranger. Make yourself at home. Please make yourself at home.”
Every year, children are waiting for presents, parents are waiting for change, and families are waiting for hope. But what if this season, we set our sights on an eternal anticipation? One full of wonder and hope? The season of advent is one we as Christian’s should carry with us year-round. Why? The season of Advent reminds us of two things:
1. The best things in life take time.
2. The best things in life are unexpected.
