December 15th - Reflection

Hebrews 1:1-4 (NRSV)
In the last days God speaks by a son
Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being, and he sustains all things by his powerful word. When he had made purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.

Reflection
Jesus brings God to humankind and humankind to God. God speaks through a man to all of us! What more could we want than for God to become one of us. We can fully understand that can't we? I'm not so sure. But I can definitely relate to Jesus and have faith in all that he has done for me. I can definitely be willing to follow Jesus, since Jesus is God and if Jesus chooses to take me to God in glory, I will gladly go and be obedient to his command.

Now at my level things begin to make some sense. God is creator, redeemer, sustainer of all that can be seen and all that is unseen. And all is sustained by the Word. And the Word comes to life in many ways, through Jesus and the Light and Salvation. God's Word is true and can be trusted. So have faith and believe! Thanks be to God!

Prayer
Jesus, as we prepare this Advent season for your coming; come to us in so many ways. Come to us in Word. Come to us in Light. Come to us in the flesh of a child. Come to us in our friend at work, our neighbor, the homeless, the plays, the celebrations and the wonderful worship services. Come, Lord Jesus, come! --- Amen