2nd. Sunday of Advent - Great Expectations

This week's Gospel message Luke 3:1-6  invites us to 'Prepare the way for the Lord!'. The people of Israel had great expectations about the coming King- he would rule in majesty and be a powerful ruler. They looked forward to the arrival of this King in glory- after all, the Son of God was coming! However, God often fulfils His promises in ways that people don't expect- indeed, perhaps instead of 'great expectations' we ought to 'expect the unexpected!'. Jesus was born of Mary- a human baby- just like you and I. His life contained simplicity, service, and great love for the poor alongside pain and suffering. There was a bit of 'pomp and ceremony' in his human life, but it was brief. However the revelation of this Son of God had a powerful, majestic and glorious message for all people of the world- for all eternity. May your heart be prepared, this week, to receive the ways of the Lord. May his power, mercy and love dwell deeply within you.
Amen.