Lord Prepared the Way of His Son
23 December
Mal 3:1-4; 23-24
Meditation
Lord Prepared the Way of His Son
God promised that he would send
the messenger for his coming. God has been sending many prophets to prepare the
way of the Lord. Many prophets and people spoke about the coming of the
Lord. Any leader's coming is announced, and preparation is done. Preparation is part of receiving the leader. The
coming of God to earth needs much more preparation and announcement. God took
care for ages to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.
God prepared the people of Israel
and the entire world to receive the Messiah. Jesus' coming was announced by St
John the Baptist, who prepared the way, which was begun through the prophets.
To receive the Messiah, we need to be ready immediately. Preparation
involves transforming our way of life to accept the Saviour as the master
of life.
How blessed are those who repent
and are ready to receive Jesus as Saviour?
Gospel: Lk 1:57-66
Meditation
When it was time for Elizabeth to have her
baby, she gave birth to a son. Her neighbours and relatives heard that the Lord
had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. (Lk 1:57-58)
The birth of John in his parents'
old age removed their shame and brought joy to the family. The aged parents
experienced the great mercy of God. The mercy of God is with Elizabeth and
Zechariah. The same mercy of God is with us. We are looking for blessings from
God every day, particularly these days of Advent and as we approach Christmas.
The births of John and Jesus are
blessings for us. John was born to prepare the way for the coming of the
Saviour, Jesus, who came to save us. Both of them are blessings and came to
show us the way to the Kingdom of God. God's mercy is abundant these days. Let
us savour and drink God's mercy so that we may be filled by God’s grace of
love, joy, and peace.
Do we experience the mercy of God
going to be born for us in baby Jesus?
Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb
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