Sometimes the things we hope for seem to take forever to come around; whether it’s the start of the school holidays, putting our out of office message on, or the lighter evenings coming round again. And what a feeling when we get there!

But there was a hope that God had promised soon after the world began, that was confidently expected for thousands of years, and that was Jesus being born in Bethlehem — no wonder the angels rejoiced! But there was more to follow, for this little baby grew up, lived a sinless life, and died on the cross in our place. Then, three days later, Jesus rose from the dead, giving us real hope — that all those who place their trust in Him as their Saviour will not only be forgiven today, but will spend an eternity in Heaven with Him. And that is a hope worth having.