December 16, 2012: Hurry Up and Wait – Dave Neuhausel

When it comes to most Christmas songs there is a sense in which they speak in sentimental fashion about Jesus, the baby, the shepherds, the angels and of course the manger. That has its place … but what was Christmas really about?

Perhaps we can hear it in the song of Mary. Her longing for liberation. She understood the present state of Israel and the need for liberation. Her heart longed for God to save his people. When the birth of Jesus was announced that future hope became a present reality. This is where we are now. Still waiting. Advent reminds us of where we are and where we are going. This is why it’s all about hope.