We often use the word “hope” to mean wishful thinking. We hope the weather is going to be nice, or that our favorite sport’s team can pull out a victory. But biblical hope is something different… something better. We light the candle of HOPE to begin the advent season to remind ourselves that Jesus IS our hope. He has gone to prepare a place for us where there is no more mourning, no more tears, nor pain. He is our one and only hope in times of struggle and fear! He is the one and only hope for forgiveness of sin! As we prepare for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Advent reminds us to focus on the hope that we have in Him.