Week 29 - The Journey Advent week 2
"The wilderness and the parched land will exult; the Arabah will rejoice and bloom; Like the crocus it shall bloom abundantly, and rejoice with joyful song. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; They will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God." Isaiah 35:1-2
What was life like before the coming of Christ, when people were waiting on the Messiah? A wilderness, a dry and parched land, the gates of Heaven were closed. What was life like after the birth of Christ, like the crocus it shall bloom abundantly.
My thoughts turn to Mary, she was the vessel that turned a dry parch land into the glory of God. How can God not speak about the mother of His Son, who would participate in opening the gates of Heaven within scripture. One of the titles given her is the Gate of Heaven, we read about it in scripture and see it's meaning.
Are you under the tutelage of the Holy Spirit each day? Do you take time and receive the gifts that God has prepared for you? There is an abundance of gifts awaiting us when we read scripture with purpose and consistency. Open the good book and be filled with the glory and mystery of God.
What is God saying to me? A dry and parched land needs its mother.
Dear Father, I see things I don't want to see but it is the reality of these times. You know my prayer Father and I know You are faithful, thank You for fulfilling Your promises so we may be filled with Your splendor. Thank You Lord for a spirit filled weekend, for good times, good memories and for engaging others in Your mission. Continue to prepare us for the coming of Christ, make us strong in areas we are weak. Bless this day and all it has to offer, in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Gate of Heaven, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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