"'By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us,
to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death,
to guide our feet into the way of peace.’" - Zechariah (Luke 1:78-79)
Dear Friends in Christ -
"Less Hurry, More Holy" - the title of this series of Advent meditations now makes me chuckle and shake my head. When I started writing these daily reflections, I had in mind an increasingly peaceful spiritual glide toward the holy port of call that is Christmas. For me, this Advent was anything but that!
For many others, too, it seems. Everyone I have spoken with these past few days has said the same things: 'I can't believe it's Christmas; I'm not ready!'
What does it look like to be ready for Christmas?
The words from the prophet Zechariah (John the Baptist's father) remind us of this: the goodness that Christ brings is not about who we are, it's about who He is. And the goodness 'breaks upon us' like the dawn, ready or not.
In these waning hours of Advent, may you conclude your preparation with the only thing that's really necessary to be ready for His coming: asking God for an open heart.
(Almost) Merry Christmas!
Faithfully,
Janet+
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