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The Arrival_1: The Promise in the Dark

Advent begins with a promise spoken into a waiting world. Isaiah describes a coming King whose reign will be marked by peace, justice, wonder, and unending light. Yet the prophecy was given in a time of deep struggle. God’s word arrived not in comfort, but in chaos.

We also live in the tension of “coming, but not yet.” We hear echoes of redemption, but the world still groans. Advent teaches us to wait with expectation—listening for the footsteps of a Savior who has promised to come near.

As we read this poem, we join the ancient longing for the One who brings hope into every shadow.

Poem: Coming, But Not Yet — Sue Heatherington

Can you hear it in the whispers

of the children in the dark,

or the wind across the wasteland

where the boots have left their mark.

It is coming

it is coming

it is coming

but not yet.

As the waiting seems forever

to the child and the oppressed

distant sights on the horizon

speak of promise and of peace.

Hope is coming

light is dawning

are we ready

for His voice?

Time stands still in all our longing

in our hopes and in our dreams

for the King of Glory coming

righting wrongs upon the earth.

God is with us

He is coming

in His glory

but not yet.

He is coming

Christ is coming

Are we ready for His day?

He is coming

He is coming

He is coming

But yet

Reflection Question

Where do you feel the tension of “not yet” in your own life—and how might God be inviting you to trust His coming?

Prayer

Jesus, Light of the world, meet me in the places of waiting. Teach my heart to trust Your timing and to hope in Your promise. Come into my shadows with Your peace. Amen.