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For I know the plans I have for you,… plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11     Dropping Hints from The Advent Project Editors Note: Advent is coming — the season of waiting, anticipating, preparing, and rejoicing for the coming celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. What are you planning this year to mark the beginning of Advent on Nov. 28th? We're celebrating with a gift to all our loyal readers – a free Advent toolkit with 25-day Scripture reading plan that corresponds with the new book, The Advent Project! If you haven't already claimed your free download, get it today and share with friends and family by sending them to www.FaithGateway.com/advent For the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His secret to His servants the prophets. — Amos 3:7 ESV   It can start early in the season: our loved ones dropping hints about — or even flat-out telling us — what they want for Christmas. And then when we find the perfect gift for someone, it can be hard to keep the secret all to ourselves. Some of us can't resist giving the receiver a few hints along the way.   Scripture tells us that God is a hint dropper. More than that, for those willing to listen, He shares His plan outright. There is something warm and endearing about knowing that God wanted to share details about His Son. Throughout the years He was whispering pieces of His plan to the prophets.   In Jeremiah, God saw His people wandering in the darkness and whispered, "Don't give up. He's coming." He told Isaiah about the virgin birth. He couldn't help but give hints about what was to come. He knew He had the perfect gift to give to the world, and He wanted to prepare God's people for its delivery.   There's so much we don't know about the ways of God. Yet because of Christmas, His love for us is no secret. His hints throughout history were fulfilled in the manger. And He continues to whisper good things to His children:   For I know the plans I have for you … plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. — Jeremiah 29:11   May we tune our hearts to listen for God's holy hints this season. When you find the perfect gift, do you keep it a secret until the very end, so the gift is a total surprise, or are you prone to give some hints?   Read Isaiah 53. What connections do you see between this passage and Jesus' life?   Take some time to talk to God today. Is there anything in your life He may be trying to give you a hint about? Excerpted with permission from The Advent Project, copyright Zondervan. Your Turn   Are you watching out for the holy hints? Tune in and listen! Almighty God is speaking to you! ~ Devotionals Daily Share this devotion with someone who needs it today. Put Jesus at the center of Advent   On Sale for $7.99 The Advent Project from Zondervan Regular: $14.99 Sale Price: $7.99 + free U.S. shipping* on orders $35 or more SHOP NOW Choose a journey that will prepare your heart during the Advent season. The Advent Project is a 31-day guided journal that offers a seasonal, life-changing project through brief writings, reflection prompts, and inviting questions to guide you into a deeper relationship with God. This daily Advent journal also features beautifully illustrated pages that will help you remember the true reason for the season and offer ways you can put aside the busyness of the holiday season and celebrate Jesus' birth.   The Advent Project is: Perfect for a beginner learning about Advent, but also thought provoking for a believer  seeking a new journey through the Advent season An easy-to-use journaling format designed to help you focus on the Advent season A helpful companion for individual worship, Bible studies, and small groups Each day includes: A biblical theme to focus on A Bible verse to help you reflect and meditate Inspirational insight to guide your thoughts and jumpstart your Advent practice Journaling prompts and lines to help you reflect and grow a heart for God This 31-day journal: Showcases beautiful photography and calming colors Has a pretty ribbon marker, so you never lose your place Provides a ton of journaling space but easily fits on your nightstand, in a tote bag, or in a gift basket Is perfect for self-purchase, or as early Christmas gifts or as a welcome gift for Bible study groups or Sunday school classes during the holiday Learn More and Save Make this an Advent Season You'll Never Forget Don't rush to December 25th. 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