Reflection
As we walk through these days of Advent, I find myself wrestling with "the reason for this season." Christmas carols ring everywhere, and have for weeks; commercialism is at its worst; and people buy and spend for some good reasons and for many not so good ones. And yet we proclaim Jesus, the one who is, but is also the one to come.
Paul writes to Titus to remind him of what is important. "…We wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ." Paul and Titus were not in the midst of preparing for Christmas, but these words speak to us nonetheless. What is important in this hectic season is preparing hearts and homes for the celebration of Jesus' birth. We can't completely avoid the "worldly passions" of this age, but we can take time to walk and talk with God in these days of Advent, and live faithful lives in Jesus' name. With less than one week to go will you ask God to speak more fully to you.
Prayer
Lord,
help us to still seek you in this season of excess and to hear you above all the other distractions that vie for our attention. Amen.
Readings
Psalm 36: 5-9, Zechariah 4, Luke 1:67-75 Titus 2:11-14
Hymn/Song
Hark the Herald
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