Stop waiting and start training.
In Luke 2 we meet two often overlooked characters in the Christmas story. Just days after Jesus is born, he’s brought to the temple and meets Simeon and Anna, two saints who are examples of actively waiting for the Messiah, training their hearts by 1) reflecting on scripture, 2) prioritizing communal worship, 3) fasting and 4) praying. This is a great training plan as we set our goals for 2021.