At the end of the Old Testament, the promise of a Messiah is prophesied. What came next?
Approximately 400 years of silence.
Centuries passed, waiting for the coming of this promised Messiah. Life went on… as did the longing for this promised hope of a King.
And then, one day, an angel appears to Mary. The news she receives is unexpected, even daunting. Yet we read her response, described in one word as worship.
As we begin this series of Advent Conspiracy, our prayer is to celebrate Christmas differently—to not miss the meaning of Christmas in the busyness or chaos “the holidays” can bring. Instead, let’s lean into worship the way we see the original witnesses of Christmas Day did.
Let’s worship fully, knowing that the King has come and is coming again.