Waiting...

First Sunday of Advent

~~~ Isaiah 63:16B-17, 19B; 64:2-7 ~~~ Psalm 80 ~~~
~~~1 Corinthians 1:3-9 ~~~ Mark 13:33-37 ~~~


O LORD, you are our father;
we are the clay and you the potter:
we are all the work of your hands.

Why would God use the imagery of the potter and the clay?
Would you rather be the potter?
Are you content with being the clay?
The potter has control of the clay, but the clay is not always compliant.
The clay resists... the clay falls apart...the clay is flawed.
An master potter is skilled...accomplished at his craft.
The potter would not begin to work the clay on the wheel
without having a plan.

God does not bring us into existence
without having a plan for our lives.

The potter works the clay by the pressure of his hands
 and the turning of the wheel.

God uses the many changing aspects
of our life to mold us into who we become.

God is forming us into his special vessel.

Let this Advent be a time of preparing
 the space in your heart for the Lord to dwell.

Jesus comes to you in the silence of your heart.

Come Lord, Jesus, Come.
Take the time to get ready.

Blessed in our waiting.
~~~Peace~~~