Newsletter December 4th 2022 (2nd Sunday in Advent)

Just a thought …

We can all imagine John the Baptist calling people to repent. Somewhat wild.        Unusually clad. Why were people drawn to such a seemingly eccentric man?

John did not fear standing up to the religious leaders of the day. John tells the people, if you produce good fruit, if you do good works, then you are not held back by your ancestry or your lack of scriptural schooling. This viewpoint is not popular with the   religious leaders of the day.

John calls all to repentance. God will separate the good from the bad. It will happen at the end times, or when we die. Are we ready? And who will lead us? Isaiah tells us that leaders must be ready to promote peace and justice. Are the leaders we are following doing that? If not, then perhaps we are following the wrong people.

Some questions to reflect on this week.

Þ Am I ready to change?

Þ Am I complacent and comfortable the way I am?

Þ Am I ready to ask God for help?

Þ Who am I following?