There will be signs

Posted on November 28, 2009
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To members and friends of St. James in Lovettsville….

A very, VERY short word about tomorrow….

It’s the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT… getting a start on a NEW CHURCH YEAR… and in some respects we begin where we have been the last several weeks… especially when you consider this reading from Luke we’ll be looking at… Luke 21-25-36…

(After talking about a time of persecution and calamities coming to Jerusalem with an occupation by foreign military powers, Jesus went on to say): “There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth dismay among nations confused by the roaring of the surging sea. People’s courage will fail them when they realize what is threatening the world, for the very powers of Heaven will be shaken. Then they will see The Human One coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and hold your heads high, because your liberation is very near.”

Then he told them a parable: “Look at a fig tree, or any tree, when it bursts its buds and sprouts leaves, you can see for yourselves that summer is nearly here. So, when you see these things taking place, you can be equally sure that The Reign of God is coming. Believe me, this generation will not pass on until all this has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my teachings will never pass away. So be very vigilant – and see to it that your hearts and minds are not occupied with wasteful pursuits or drunkenness and the worries of this life, or else that day will catch you like the springing of a trap – for it will come upon all who live on the face of the whole earth. So stay alert at all times, praying that you may be strong enough to come safely though all that is going to happen, and to stand in the presence of The Human One.”

It will help us to reflect on SIGNS OF THE TIMES… THEN AND NOW…

Hope to see you tomorrow… let’s start the New (Church) Year together!

don prange

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