Be Prepared


Boy Scouts (and I’ll presume Girl Scouts, too) are taught to be prepared, which involves mastering a host of skills, habits and attitudes that will enable the scout to respond to a wide variety of situations.  During Advent, Christians, too, are called to be prepared.  And they, too, must master skills, habits and attitudes.  What might those be?  Some, but not all, would be intentional prayer, discerning God’s will, honoring the Sabbath, serving those in need.  By doing these things we prepare ourselves for the arrival of Jesus.  And while we may not receive a merit badge, we’ll be able to more fully experience God’s unfolding kingdom.

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