Come, Drink, and Thirst No More

Reflecting on the First Sunday of Advent: Two Days after Sunday (Year C)

Scripture

Psalm 90; 2 Samuel 7:18-29; Revelation 22:12-16

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Prayer

Give us ears to hear, O God, and eyes to watch, that we may know your presence in our midst during this holy season of joy as we anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary)

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Reflection

“See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

“It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star” (Revelation 22:12-16).

Behold,
I am coming soon,
carrying recompense in my hands,
to measure the weight of your works.