Getting Ready

"Truly I tell you, the tax-collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you." - Matthew 21:31

Dear Friends in Christ -

"If all children of God are equal in His sight, then why are the tax collectors and prostitutes getting into heaven ahead of respectable, righteous community leaders?"

When I put this question to my favorite resident theologian (my beloved professor husband, Ed), he said: Because everyone lies, but tax collectors and sinners are still keenly aware of where the lies end and the truth begins, while these leaders are so caught up in their own lies that they can't see the truth when it appears right in front of them.

Hmmm . . .

Is there anything in our lives, in our hearts, that we hang onto so tightly that we can't embrace Truth when it appears?

In this Advent season of preparation, may we dare to let go of any and all facades and pretenses so that we can recognize and receive our Savior when He appears.

Faithfully with you, getting ready,
Jane+