The Seasons of Advent

<p>Hope: expressed as anticipation expectation preparation and transformation.</p><p>Gladness: expressed as illumination celebration appreciation and jubilation.</p><p>Promise: expressed in constancy guidance providence and comfort.</p><p>Love: expressed in perseverance faith forgiveness and truth.</p><p> </p><p>Then it seemed natural to look at what had been told about the purpose of this greatest of gifts from God. I explored the wonder of Advent and the reasons for it. This exploration has deepened my amazement and understanding of God’s greatest of gifts; I hope it will for you too.</p>