This Advent Series, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, helps us to imagine the longing the Israelites must have felt as they waited for Jesus the Messiah to come, and it helps us to grapple with the longing we feel now as we wait for His return.
The Christ finally explodes onto the scene, and the explosion reverberates. Those who trusted in God’s promises find their fulfillment in this child. The message does not stop with those who knew beforehand; the good news of Jesus bounces out into the world, delivering hope, life, and salvation.