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Awake


At that time there will be two men in the field. One will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding at the mill. One will be taken and the other left. Therefore, stay awake! You don’t know what day the Lord is coming. But you understand that if the head of the house knew at what time the thief would come, he would keep alert and wouldn’t allow the thief to break into his house. Therefore, you also should be prepared, because the Human One[a] will come at a time you don’t know. - Matthew 24:40-44, The Message
But in this text that continues from yesterday, we are reminded that sometimes more important than our doing, is our keeping watch on the here and now for signs of God's kin-dom breaking forth here on earth.
Perhaps if we can stay alert and awake long enough, we might not only catch those glimpses of heaven, but help usher it in.

This could be, perhaps, one of my least favorite Bible verses.  I'm not in favor of the some will be left behind theory although there are certainly some people (most Repbulicans) that I would leave behind.  I do agree with the last part of the RethinkChurch's last idea about catching glimpses of heaven.  Winter is dark and cold, so it's more difficult to keep watch for the signs of goodness, signs of heaven.  Today it was below zero as I pulled into the parking lot at school.  It really does make it difficult to see heaven (or anything) since I'm walking as fast as I can with my head down.  Advent is the time to stay awake and aware.  As I complain about the cold and tend to stay inside, I will remember to be awake to the goodness that surrounds me (even when it's cold).

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lee said…
I love how extreme your weather is there. It's fun to read about it and imagine it.

I hope when you get inside, you have a warm drink waiting for you. Does your school have a barrista and an espresso bar for the teachers? I think they should.
1:27 AM
mm said…
A barrista? Nope! We do have a Keurig somewhere, but there's no coffee to go with it. Caribou works for me two or three days a week.
9:12 AM
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