The (Empty) Stable: Waiting for Jesus Then and Now
Right now we are beginning the season of Advent. At the end of Advent is Christmas. The word “advent” means “coming.” It is the season when we
remember the coming of Jesus Christ, God’s only son, into the world. Have you ever waited for something for a long time? God’s people had been waiting
for a very long time for God to send a Savior to them and keep all of his promises. That Savior was Jesus–who was born long ago in a stable in Bethlehem.
The baby Jesus would grow up to save all of God’s people. Yet that is not all of the good news. It was God’s plan to send Jesus to the world twice. He
came long ago and he is coming back again. Like the people of Israel, we are waiting for him to come.
Jesus, thank you for coming down into our world! As we learn about your coming help us to see what you have done for us. Help us to be ready for you to
come again. Amen.
Bible Readings: Psalm 130; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
Advent Readings For The Very Young
Written by Alex and Betsy Kirk, 2011
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