“Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. It’s like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with their assigned task, and tells the one at the door to keep watch. Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: ‘Watch!” Mark 13:33-37
Before the final bid an auctioneer calls out, “Fair warning!” Little time is left to make your highest bid.
In today’s gospel we hear, “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” (Mark 13:33) We hear our fair warning.
On this first Sunday of Advent we start preparation to receive our King. Advent begins now, and ends at Christ’s birth. We know He is coming. We know when.
Our earthly life begins at birth, and ends at death. We know He is coming. We don’t know when. We must be prepared at all times.
Advent strengthens us to remain prepared, by helping us see Christ in the everyday moments of the season. When we learn to see Christ in the everyday moments of our lives, we will be prepared for His coming.
Advent Prayer: Jesus, help prepare my heart for your coming. Let me see you in everyday moments.
Have a blessed weekend everyone! Check back on Monday the first week of Advent posts!
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