Prepare #Advent
Shouting,
preparing,
get ready!
We need to prepare,
to make it possible
to work on the bumpy roads,
flatten them,
smooth them,
straighten them,
remove obstacles
work on anything
that will slow God’s arrival
in my community,
in my heart.
What is stopping that here?
What do I need to do?
How shall I prepare?
The theme of the second week in Advent is The Day of Salvation. We prepare that day.
Luke 3:1-6 (CEV)
The Preaching of John the Baptist
3 For fifteen years Emperor Tiberius had ruled that part of the world. Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, and Herod was the ruler of Galilee. Herod’s brother, Philip, was the ruler in the countries of Iturea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias was the ruler of Abilene. 2 Annas and Caiaphas were the Jewish high priests.
At that time God spoke to Zechariah’s son John, who was living in the desert. 3 So John went along the Jordan Valley, telling the people, “Turn back to God and be baptized! Then your sins will be forgiven.” 4 Isaiah the prophet wrote about John when he said,
“In the desert
someone is shouting,
‘Get the road ready
for the Lord!
Make a straight path
for him.
5 Fill up every valley
and level every mountain
and hill.
Straighten the crooked paths
and smooth out
the rough roads.
6 Then everyone will see
the saving power of God.’”
Pam's Perambulation 