December 18, 2024
Advent Blessings to you!
We are entering into our last week of Advent. I've been trying to find time to slow down. To pause and be truly present in what is happening around me. I'm also inviting myself to notice the things that are appearing around me. In one way that is easier for me. When I have the opportunity to work from my home office I can appreciate the bare trees and the view of the Delaware River.
Watching the water level in the river has become a common activity. Over the past months the levels have gone done to extremely low levels. With every weather forecast I hope to hear that rain will be coming. It wasn't until last week that we received a substantial amount of rain. The level is rising and I feel that I can breathe easier without fear that our well would run dry.
In this season of Advent, a time of busyness, we can run down our spiritual levels as well. We rush to accomplish all there is to do, only to realize that we have forgotten to soak up this season and allow the hope of the Christ child and the return of Jesus to open our eyes in wonder and waiting.
Our sign out front says:
JESUS IS HERE
AND NOT YET
As we live in this in-between time, I hope you pause to soak up the amazing the joy of anticipation. May that longing and yearning fill your spiritual well and may you know you have been drenched in God's love.
Pastor JJ
