Episode 109 - Advent...Tis the Season

Advent has begun (November 30)… Tis the Season   Spiritual: prepare our hearts Physical: Go out and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season (light shows, plays, movies, etc.)   For 400 years it seemed as if God went silent. No new prophets on the scene, no signs and wonders. Simply silence. Hanging on to the prophecies of old that told of a savior to come, the people prayed and watched for a sign. Any sign of this king that would save the world. Advent is all about the waiting. The anticipation and excitement that man could be set free. I don’t think God was silent. I think He was waiting for His people to come to Him. He always makes the first move, and now it was time for man to move toward Him.    The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest and like warriors dividing the plunder. For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian.  For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! '  Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7   What Advent Means The word Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or “arrival.” It’s a time of expectation, reflection, and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus (Christmas). In some traditions, it also looks forward to Christ’s second coming. How Advent Is Observed It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Many churches and families use an Advent wreath with four candles (hope, peace, joy, love), lighting one each week. Some people use Advent calendars to count down the days until Christmas. It’s often a time of prayer, quiet reflection, and spiritual renewal. Spirit of Advent Advent is about slowing down, reconnecting with meaning, introducing hope and light into the darker winter months, and preparing your heart for the season ahead. -------------------------------------- For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media: Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Intrinsic Coach https://www.triumphantwomancoaching.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/glenda.shepard1   Robin McCoy - Certified McIntyre Seal Team Six Coach and John Maxwell Team Trainer/Speaker/Coach https://www.thewellnessfactor.coach/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/RobinRMcCoy FB - https://www.facebook.com/robin.mccoy1   Produced by KB Podcasts Music from https://app.soundstripe.com/