Tuesday, November 7, 2017

TIM
 Good morning, I’m Tim Wise, Sanctuary Choir Director at Central. During this time of year, we spend a large majority of our time waiting. We wait for family to come to town. We wait for school to end for the upcoming break. We wait for food to finish cooking. We wait for a small break from work to travel. We wait in line at the bank or the grocery store. How appropriate that during a busy time of year, we spend a large amount of time waiting. Society today is so anxious and impatient (including me). We are accustomed to instant gratification, so when we have to wait, it makes things difficult. I encourage you to be patient in your waiting. Waiting builds our patience. Don’t necessarily expect instant gratification. An entire nation waited centuries in silence for the coming of the Messiah, and you may be expected to wait too. During the season of Advent, we wait with anticipation the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Don’t rush the season. Slow down and take time to remember the reason for this season.