On this second Sunday of Advent, we embrace the key theme of this season - Waiting. It is fair to say that this is something our society does not do well. We live in a time of instant gratification and short attention spans. Our lives are often dictated by the clock, and when forced to wait, we feel anxious as time slips away. After Jesus ascended into heaven, angels told his disciples that he would return someday. Ever since that moment, Christians have been waiting. This Advent Season, we acknowledge our waiting, and we commit to waiting - peacefully. That might be really hard for you. Waiting may not produce peace, but rather anxiety, anger, or a whole host of other emotions. But Jesus came that we might know peace even (and maybe especially) in the waiting.