Hope

expressed as anticipation, expectation, preparation, and transformation.

Gladness

expressed as illumination, celebration, appreciation, and jubilation.

Promise

expressed in constancy, guidance, providence, and comfort.

Love

expressed in perseverance, faith, forgiveness, and truth.

Then it seemed natural to look at what had been told about the purpose of this greatest of gifts from God. I explored the wonder of Advent and the reasons for it. This exploration has deepened my amazement and understanding of God's greatest of gifts; I hope it will for you too.