First Sunday of Advent

 

Watching in Love

I was born I Oshkosh Wisconsin

But basically grew up in Indianapolis.

But we would go to visit my grandparents

Every summer and sometimes at Christmas as well.

This was before cell phones and the drive would take about 8 hrs.

And so my grandmother never really knew when we would arrive.

She would just sit by the big picture window and wait for us.

And when our car pulled into the driveway

We would see her sitting there waiting

And She would get up to greet us at the door.

This is “waiting in love.”

Love keeps one awake, anxious and ready

for when the beloved arrives.

No matter whether it be at morning, noon or at night.

Is this how Jesus will find us when He returns?

Waiting in Love;

Awake, anxious and ready?

Or when Jesus returns will we be nowhere to be found?

Will He knock and not find an answer,

Because our minds and hearts are somewhere else.

Distracted by the cares and desires of this world?

Or are waiting in fear?

Pacing the floor

Filled with anxiety for when Jesus returns.

That He will condemn us or judge us harshly

For our sins?

Jesus is going to return.

And those who wait for Him in Love,

Have nothing to fear or worry about.

Every morning welcome Him into your heart.

In the middle of the hectic day,

Stop and ask Him to come and sit with you.

And at the end of the day,

Thank Him, for His presence in your life.

So that no matter when He comes,

The door of your heart will be ready

For when He knocks.

And you will welcome Him with Love.

God Bless