The Meaning of the Advent Wreath

"How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world."
                                                          William Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice"

As the girls have grown older, I continue to incorporate new traditions. In the past, so much of Christmas was centered on shopping & their activities. I am now enjoying friends more and adding new traditions to my holiday routine. One is the addition of my own advent wreath. I love the meaning of the Advent Wreath...it helps us to stay focused on the true meaning of Christmas amid all the distractions of the world.

The four virtues Jesus brings to us:

The first candle symbolizes HOPE.   Isaiah 60:2-3
We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep His promise made to us.

The second candle symbolizes LOVE.  Mark 1:4
God kept His promise a Savior who would be born in Bethlehem.

The third candle symbolizes JOY.  Isaiah 35:10
The angels sang a message of joy.

The fourth candle symbolizes PEACE.  Isaiah 9:6-7
The Prince of Peace...the angels announced the good news of a Savior.

The fifth candle is white...Christmas Day!    Luke 1:68-79, Luke 2:1-20
                                       

JESUS is the spotless Lamb of God, sent to wash away our sins! His birth
was for his death, his death was for our birth!

Prepare your hearts with HOPE, LOVE, and JOY as we look forward to
Christmas Day to celebrate our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.