Student Ministry Blog

“Lord, now I can die in peace!

              As you promised me,

I have seen the savior you have given to all people.

He is the light to reveal God to the nations,

            and he is the glory of your people,  Israel.”

 - Simeon (Luke 2:29-32)

It’s so easy for something to capture our sense of wonder, especially during the Christmas season. For some of us, there is that one thing we would love to unwrap. Whether it’s the latest
cell phone, wide screen TV or money for a shopping spree, there is one thing that makes our heart skip a beat with anticipation wondering if this Christmas it will happen. Simeon lived his whole life with that type of anticipation. He waited expectantly for the Messiah. His life was consumed by one thing, but it was really the only thing that mattered.

In this first week of Advent we reflect on hope. Is your life consumed by anticipation of the one thing that really matters?

Take time this Advent season with your family. A weekly Advent guide is available for your family. It contains one family devotional idea for each week of Advent.

Download a copy of a Family Advent Guide HERE