Monday, November 26, 2012

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012



GUESS WHO’S COMING?

Luke 21:27

Most of us know when a guest is coming to stay. We have usually had some communication, by phone or by email, about our guest’s intention to visit. Occasionally, however, the door bell rings, and an unexpected visitor stands in the doorway. This kind of unanticipated visit may cause a measure of anxiety, especially if we are not prepared to entertain.

The scripture today, helps us avoid this kind of anxiety. We are told to expect a special ‘guest’. “The Son of Man is coming, ..with power and great glory. ”

In six days, many followers of the Christian faith will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent. The word, ‘Advent’ derived from a Latin word means ‘coming’. It is the season in the life of the church, when the people of God both reflect on the first coming of Jesus, the long awaited Messiah, and, anticipate the second coming of Jesus, the Son of Man, coming with power and great glory.

Together, this week, let’s prepare for this season. We can deliberately slow our pace, pushing back against the hustle and bustle swirling around us. We can open our hearts for some intimate moments with Jesus, a most desirable guest. We are fortunate that we do not have to rely on ourselves to initiate this. The simple cry, O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, will propel us into His intimate embrace.

May the words of Emily Elliott’s carol, Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, give voice to our hearts’ cry today: 




Prayer: Come Lord Jesus! Come and visit us, your people. We joyfully await your coming. Come Lord Jesus, Come!


THE REVEREND JOANNE BROWNE JENNINGS

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