Unwrapping Advent: Through Voices of Wisdom Dec. 1

Published December 1, 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Join us for the next 31 days of Advent as we experience a season of memories and anticipation while working through the four themes of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Day 1

A Different Kind of Hope


Greek: elpis

The desire of some good with the expectation of obtaining it; confident expectancy; a firm assurance about things that are unseen and still in the future. Hope does not arise from individual desires or wishes, but from God, who is Himself the believer’s hope.

As you prepare with great anticipation, light the candle that symbolizes hope. Let its flame remind you of the light of Christ that enters the world, and of the hope that flickers within your hearts. May this light guide you on your Advent journey.

Pray: God of Hope, in this busy season, help me to pause and reflect. May the flickering of the flame remind me that Your promises are true. Jesus, our Messiah, and hope is born, and how His coming light pierces the darkness, illuminating our path. Amen.