Isaiah 10:20-27
Psalms 55, 138, and 139
Jude 17-25
Luke 3:1-9
Luke 3:1-9
Just
last Sunday, Father Bill was discussing judgment. He observed that God’s
judgment is a difficult subject, especially this time of year.
Imagine
my surprise to read the Luke passage for today and find John the Baptist
warning people to repent because judgment is at hand.
While
judgment may be a difficult subject, it is also vital. We must be prepared for
the Lord’s return and warn those around us to be prepared.
In
the popular film 2012, the hero is
warned of disaster by an eccentric radio host and is able to rescue his family.
The
world is always seeking to put dates on apocalyptic events. The end of the Mayan
calendar is the most recent example. However, scripture says the Lord’s return
could be any time. We don’t know how long we have to prepare. It seems
appropriate to close this meditation with a line from singer Crystal Lewis:
“People get ready…Jesus is coming.”
Susannah Westlake