Anticipation is woven into the very fabric of the Christmas story. The anticipation of a baby, a marriage, a destination, a saviour. It almost seems un-coincidental that anticipation is part of our current Christmas traditions too. Waiting for father Christmas, presents, family to arrive and the EastEnders Christmas special! What are the things you are anticipating this next year? A new job, finishing school, getting married, having a baby? We find ourselves longing for the big event. But Christmas reminds us that God is at work and with us even in the struggle and beauty of the waiting.