HOPE

"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. I have told you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe. I will not speak with you much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. He has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and that I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. Come now; let us leave." John 14:28-31

Jesus has given us tremendous hope in Him, in the Father, and in the Holy Spirit. He has gone away for a time, but He is coming back - He promised! While we are here on this earth and for all eternity, we have fellowship in Christ through the Holy Spirit.

May your spiritual journey lead you to abide in Christ and to obey His teaching. May you spread the hope and love of Christ this Christmas season as you share Him with others. And may you put your faith into action as you give of yourself, your time, and your talents. Finally, we invite you to rejoice and celebrate in the greatest Hope the world has ever been offered.

Dear Savior, live in me and enable me to share the hope of Christ through encouraging words and actions this Advent season and throughout my life. I make this prayer in Your name. Amen.