Overview:
The story of Christmas is one we have always known—angels proclaiming peace, shepherds kneeling in awe, a baby lying in a manger. Yet every year, as we tell it again, it somehow feels new. The familiar melody of “Emmanuel—God with us” continues to echo through generations, reminding us that the birth of Jesus is not just a memory of what God once did, but a promise of what He is still doing. The first advent was not the end of the story—it was the beginning of a renewal that will one day make all things new.
In the first advent, God entered the world He created, fulfilling His promises to His people. He came in humility, identifying fully with our humanity—our weakness, our longing, our brokenness. Yet even as we celebrate His birth, we look beyond the manger to the cross, the empty tomb, and ultimately to the sky, where He will one day appear again. The baby who came in lowliness will return in glory; the Lamb who was slain will come again as the Lion who reigns.
The hope of Advent, then, is not nostalgia—it is anticipation. Each Christmas season invites us to rediscover the miracle of the incarnation and to see it with new eyes. As we remember how Jesus came to dwell among us, we also set our hearts on the day when He will dwell with us in fullness—when heaven and earth will become one, and His presence will fill all things. The story that began in a stable will end in a garden city, radiant with life and glory.
This is the rhythm of Advent: always the same story, always the same Savior—and yet, always new. With each passing year, we learn more of His faithfulness, more of His grace, and more of the joy of waiting for His return. He is the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end—and every Advent season reminds us that the One who came once will come again. Until that day, we wait with wonder, worship, and hope, celebrating the God who is always new and always near.
Instructions:
This Advent season, we invite you to join us as we remember the manger and look toward the throne. Each Sunday, we will provide a new devotional for you to walk through during the week. If you have children, we encourage you to bring them into this season, celebrating the birth of Jesus and anticipating His return.
Meditate: Read the devotional and meditate on the topic.
Study: Read the scriptures and dig deeper into the parallels of the Advent seasons.
Pray: As you pray, remember that you’re joining others in this same prayer. No matter where we are, we are all lifting these words to God together. Feel free to let this prayer guide you, and let your own words flow as you talk with Jesus.
Listen: A song list is included each week that highlights the individual themes.
A full playlist can be found on Spotify
Find the weekly devotional here.