The Tradition of Reflecting on Jesus' Second Coming

In the Christian church, there is a tradition of reflecting on Jesus' second coming during the Advent season. This tradition acknowledges that while Christmas celebrates Jesus' first coming, there is anticipation and expectation of His return. The tradition originated because the early Christians understood that the incarnation of Jesus is not the culmination but the beginning of something new. His birth humbled Him, leading to His crucifixion, but it also paved the way for His exaltation, glorification, and eventual return. Just as a few individuals, like Simeon, shepherds, and wise men, were the first fruits of worshiping Jesus, they symbolize the future time when all nations will see and acknowledge the glory of the Lord Jesus during His second coming.