Second Sunday of Advent

“Repent, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

Repentance, in Greek ‘metanoia’, is not just turning to good from evil. 

It is a change of mind, a reorientation, a fundamental transformation of outlook, of our vision of the world and of our self, and a new way of loving others and God.

To live in – and be aware – of the Kingdom of God, we need to realise that 

a.    God’s presence is with us as gravity: 24/7 every day.

b.     Jesus Christ is in everyone one – no matter their colour, race, gender and creed. After all, Jesus said – and this saying is etched  into the front of my mind; “Whatever you do to the least of mine, you do unto me.”

c.    Our vocation is to become Christlike and help God make this world a better place, more as God would like it to be.

In Advent, we are encouraged to refresh these convictions - and thus, perhaps alter – the way we see each day and everyone.

I know, I am never alone. Jesus Christ is always by my side and we walk hand in hand through every day.

Developing a routine can help. As soon as I get out of bed I say “Beloved God, You know everything, you know that I love you.”

As I dress, I thank God for the day that has just arrived. Then, throughout the day, I share my thoughts and feeling with Yesh, the one others know as Jesus Christ 

Every Sunday, I thank God for you.

As You pass through this Advent, why not develop a strategy to help you live more vivaciously in the Kingdom of Heaven?