FREE 4-WEEK ADVENT DEVOTIONAL
“Hope in the Waiting” is a four-week Advent devotional that will guide you through the stories of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the angels. Through Scripture, reflection and prayer, you’ll be reminded that in every season of waiting, you can trust that God is near, He is still at work and He is restoring all things.
What You’ll Receive:
- Four weekly Advent devotionals
- Daily Scripture readings and reflections
- Guided prayers
- Stories of hope from around the world
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Prepare Your Heart for Christmas
Each week, you’ll spend time with people from the Christmas story who were waiting for God’s promises to be fulfilled and see what their stories can teach us about trusting Him in our own seasons of waiting.
Week 1: Mary — Waiting on God’s Promises
Reflect on Mary’s faith and trust as God’s promise of Immanuel begins to unfold.
Week 2: Joseph — Waiting Through Uncertainty
Consider Joseph’s courage to trust God when the path ahead looked different than he expected.
Week 3: The Shepherds — Waiting With Expectation
Share in the joy of the shepherds as centuries of waiting give way to the good news that the Savior has come.
Week 4: The Angels — Waiting and Praising God
Celebrate the arrival of Jesus and the hope that His birth brings to people everywhere.
Bonus Advent Resources
When you sign up for “Hope in the Waiting,” you'll also receive a bundle of meaningful extra resources to help you and your family celebrate this season with purpose:
- A global Christmas recipe book
- A 5-day kids devotional called “The Best Gift Ever”
- Scripture cards and images to share on social media
- A preview of the Wycliffe Gift Catalog
Find Hope in Every Season of Waiting
Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, waiting for an answer to prayer or celebrating God’s faithfulness this season, Advent gives us an opportunity to turn our attention to the hope we have in Jesus.
As you spend time in “Hope in the Waiting,” may God’s Word remind you that He is near and faithful to His promises. As you encounter stories from around the world, you’ll see how that same hope is reaching people through Scripture in a language they clearly understand.
Download your free Advent devotional to access daily Scripture readings, reflections and guided prayers to prepare your heart for Christmas.
The Hope of Jesus Is for All People
As you journey through this devotional, you’ll also see Scripture in languages from around the world and meet people whose stories demonstrate why understanding God’s Word in your own language matters.
The good news the angels proclaimed that first Christmas was for all people. Today Bible translation is helping more people experience the gospel of Jesus through Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand.
The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to
the one who seeks him.
