“A voice of one calling: "In the desert prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God. Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level,
the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Isaiah 40: 3- 5
Reflection
Listen closely. John the Baptist, who heralded Jesus' coming but was ignored and ultimately killed, takes centre stage this week. If we saw him on a downtown street today, dressed in rags and preaching with a burning intensity, would we think he was crazy? Would we cross over the road, avoid him, criticize him and make fun of him. Or would we listen closely enough to recognize the truth he speaks?
God uses a variety of people, circumstances and situations to reveal his nature and will. May we see God in the unexpected and may we never limit God. Our transforming God is one who will exceed our expectations if we allow him to.
Prayer
Prophets called your people to make a road through the desert, a road for a king. I want to travel with you towards Bethlehem. Help me to clear the way so that my life journey will lead me closer to you.
Help me dear God to see you in a variety of places and may I never limit you.
Amen.
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