advent: a season of expectation. GOD WITH US.

I listened to this podcast just this morning, and it brought my spirit a lot of joy, a lot of peace, and a lot of conviction. It's a sweet reminder of what this season of advent signifies, a reminder of the expectation and joyful anticipation of this too-often-stressful season. It reminds us not only of what advent represents for all of us living 2000 years after Jesus, but also what it signified to the ancient Jews, who for thousands of years endured horrendous persecution, slavery, exile, desert wandering, and endless battles, waiting and praying and hoping and crying out for the long-promised Savior to come and deliver them, to provide them with Hope, to bring light into the darkness.

So, take a short break from whatever your doing, find a quiet place, and take 45 minutes or so to listen to Tim Keller talk about Christmas. You won't regret it.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN to Timothy Keller's God With Us (click the link, then go to podcast #29 to listen)

                                

"Christmas is about getting near to Jesus, getting close to Him. What's keeping you from drawing near to Him? Whatever it costs to get close to Jesus, it's nothing compared to what it cost Him to be with you"-Tim Keller