Day 1 – Hope in the Waiting

Ashland Church of Christ
3 days ago
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📖 Scripture of the Day

Isaiah 9:2, 6–7“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light…”

🌟 Advent Reflection

Advent begins with a powerful theme: hope. Long before Jesus entered the world, God promised that light would break into the darkness. The people of Israel waited—sometimes faithfully, sometimes fearfully—but God’s promise remained steady.

Today, we stand in that same hope.

Even when circumstances feel uncertain, heavy, or confusing, God’s light still shines. He has not forgotten you. He has not abandoned His promises. Advent reminds us that God works in the waiting, often in ways we cannot see until the story unfolds.

Where do you feel the weight of waiting today?
Where do you long for God to move, speak, or answer?
Invite His hope into those very places.

🕯 Today’s Step

Take five quiet minutes and write down one area of your life where you are waiting on God. Pray specifically for His hope to fill that space.

📚 Advent Reading Plan

Follow along daily with our church-wide devotional:

👉 25 Days of Advent https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/63436-25-days-of-advent

🔗 More Advent Reflections & Upcoming Events

Explore today’s extended devotional, additional resources, and what’s happening this week at ACC:👉 https://www.ashlandilchurchofchrist.com/post/advent-day-1