Brightest and Best: 31 Advent Devotions on Jesus

by Philippa Wilson

This 31–day Advent devotional built around the words of well–loved carols will bring comfort and hope in the darkest time of the year.   In a world of poverty, prejudice, and sickness it can be hard to sing tis the season to be jolly and mean it. We are in a world laden with darkness and grief, and yet by the end of November, so much around us seems to be HAVE A HAPPY CHRISTMAS. Is this what advent is then? A building pressure to put reality on hold for a while, and to just Have a Good Time?   Brightest and Best is a collection of Advent devotions that point to the comfort that God has the coming of Jesus. Philippa Wilson communicates joyful, uplifting, and glorious Christmas truths in fresh ways. The purpose of each devotion is to stir up hope and faith, and praise for Jesus, as well as to encourage readers to think biblically and deeply about the carols we sing each year.   Each devotion includes Part One is focused on Christmas, and all that it means that Jesus has come. Part Two covers the days leading up to the new year; readings to cover that tricky post–Christmas period to give you courage for whatever lies ahead.  

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 8, 2022

Reviews

[Jonathan Thomas]

This is a beautifully written and illustrated set of devotions designed for the month of December. The first (and main section) looks at advent from the perspective of struggle and suffering. As a result, the pages drip with grace, and help re-orientate us to see Christmas as a time of comfort. The last week looks at the in-between time of Christmas/New Year and is full of challenges and encouragements.

[Ruth Cook]

I’m so happy Philippa wrote an Advent Devotional Book. I loved her other devotional book and this one was as good or even better. Her reflections are so profound and Bible based but at the same time she’s so practical and encouraging. My favorite part was that the last few days didn’t focus on Christmas but on New Year’s. Great material to celebrate Christmas and finish your year Christ-centered and with the truth of the Gospel in mind.

[Leslie McCurdy]

A fine devotional for every day in December, written with the verve of a preacher and the care of a poet.