Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. Hebrews 11: 1-2
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The advent wreath has four candles lit for four Sundays leading up to Christmas Day. The first candle is the candle of hope and expectation. This week we will be exploring and celebrating the hope we have in Christ!
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In Scotland last weekend, my husband and I followed no famous route. We just drove through the country. We fell upon a picturesque Episcopal church and cemetery in Challoch on this frosty morning and wandered around the grave sites, letting our feet sink into the rich Scottish heather. These graves indicated the hope of the resurrection!
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At the center of the front of the church, the minister who was the founder was buried. His wife inscribed on his grave her hope of seeing him again in glory!
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Because of the Christ Child, we have hope. As Hebrews 11:2 reminds us: This is what the ancients were commended for.
