In addition to being a season of waiting, the season of Advent is also a season of preparation. In Matthew 3:1-12 we see that John the Baptist prepared the people for the coming of the kingdom of heaven by calling them to repentance. In the same way, we prepare for our Christmas celebration and for the Lord's return. This message can be heard or downloaded at http://www.archive.org/details/KentSperryASeasonofPreparation_0