2024 Advent Journey | Week 1: Hope in Waiting

Waiting is never easy, yet it is deeply woven into the fabric of creation—and faith. As a full-time artist, Josh Tiessen has learned to trust the process, even when his paintings look rough or unresolved. But the waiting in life—whether for a dream to be fulfilled or for ultimate redemption—often feels more challenging.

This video reflects on the season of Advent, a time of waiting and preparation, and how it mirrors the rhythms of creation and Scripture. Through his art, inspired by Romans 8:19-22, Josh Tiessen explores how all creation waits for redemption and how the coming of Christ—first as a baby in a manger and one day as the King of Creation—offers hope.