Luke 21:25-28 (The Message)
25-26 “It will seem like all hell has broken loose—sun, moon, stars, earth, sea, in an uproar and everyone all over the world in a panic, the wind knocked out of them by the threat of doom, the powers-that-be quaking.
27-28 “And then—then!—they’ll see the Son of Man welcomed in grand style—a glorious welcome! When all this starts to happen, up on your feet. Stand tall with your heads high. Help is on the way!”
These words of Luke hardly sound like the beginning of Advent, a season which leads us to the celebration of Christmas. A celebration which is on top of the list of all celebrations. What we need to understand is that the main point of the message is not “the world in a panic” but “a glorious welcome” .
This gives us reason to celebrate indeed!
And sets the mood for the season of Advent - “positive, joyful hope of redemption.”
It is a reminder to celebrate life at all times and in all places, no matter what. To see the good surrounded by the bad. To be thankful when all is going wrong. To be hopeful when all seems lost. This is the mood of the Gospel. This is the mood of Jesus. Celebration of life, for it is good! This is what we are getting ready to celebrate again in Christmas!
Prayer thought for the week: “Lord, help me to be hopeful and joyful for the celebration of your coming is coming soon.”
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