"The celebration of Advent is possible only to those who are troubled in soul, who know themselves to be poor and imperfect, and who look forward to something greater to come." ~ Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Clarifying statement for Advent 2020:
We can say the best is yet to come because God is with us now. God with us brings us hope, joy, peace and love. God with us is Jesus. Jesus is eternal; therefore, His hope, joy, peace and love are eternal.
God with us brings us hope!
As Edward J. Young says, “these wondrous and precious names of the messiah are a healing balm in which the Christian soul will find comfort and strength through time and eternity.
Put your hope in Jesus because He is our Wonderful Counselor.
Put your hope in Jesus because He is the Mighty God
Put your hope in Jesus because He is our Everlasting Father
Put your hope in Jesus because He is the Prince of Peace.
Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.