Advent Hope
Mark Davis writes, “The apocalyptic waiting of the Advent
season, is torn between avoiding rudimentary distractions and living with
desperate faithfulness in a world where God is at work. And as disparate as
those two options sound, they describe perfectly the dynamics of Advent 2015.
In a world where environmental destruction is heating the planet and bringing
threats of drought to one corner of humanity, we are invited to “Tech the
halls” with new and improved gadgets. In a world facing the worst refugee
crisis of the modern era, we are invited to focus on a “war on Christmas” over
red coffee cups. In a world where terror chills the heart in one moment,
pumpkin spice warms the body in the next.”
Advent Hope
Advent
Hope is not a static thing. Like the evolution of hope between Jeremiah and
Luke, our understanding of hope in God keeps evolving. Advent hope is also the
reform of our present ways, the priorities we base our lives on, share our
wealth, organise our communal life and prepare for the future. And lastly
Advent hope is centred on God’s ongoing everlasting love at work in the world
and in our lives.
Reflection.
Over
the next four weeks you will be invited to reflect on our readings with some
questions. Each day you are invited to quietly pray and reflect on some questions.
·
How has your hope in God changed over your life?
·
In what ways might you be invited to reform your life this advent as we
prepare for Christ’s coming?
·
How are you being changed by love?
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