ADVENT MEANS COMING
Zechariah is filled with Messianic prophecies about the “coming” of the LORD. Here, Israel was called to “sing and rejoice” in anticipation of His coming. This prophecy was partially fulfilled in the incarnation. As John proclaimed, “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14).
Today, the Spirit of Christ continues to “dwell” in this world through His Body, which is the Church. Yet, we are to continue to “sing and rejoice” because Christ has come and is coming again to truly “live among” us.
The word “advent” means the arrival or coming of someone or something notable. This is Advent: Christ has come and is coming again.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we celebrate the coming of Christ and look forward in hope to His soon return. We sing and rejoice that He has come and taken away our sin. We look forward to that Day when we shall live with Him forever. Strengthen us to proclaim this good news until His return. In Jesus’ name, amen.