Guest blogger: Advent Week 1
A Warm Welcome
I was abroad for four years. When the time came to
return, I felt a bit nervous. My imagination worked overtime. Many questions
and fears swirled around my head. “Would I be welcomed?” As the plane glided
down the runway, I scanned the tiny figures searching for someone familiar.
Coming out of customs, my fears vanished when greeted by a group of welcoming
and eager faces. I was expected. They knew I was coming.
Today’s Advent Gospel might evoke a similar scenario.
We can focus our attention on preparing for the coming of this infant king. At this
particular time of his coming, he will be defenceless and tiny, clothed in
helplessness. He desires to be longed for, warmly and eagerly welcomed.
When a new baby arrives, a caring and loving
environment is essential. We move about more gently, we watch and wait and are
on the alert for every movement. Our senses are sharpened and fine-tuned.
Perhaps during this season when I watch and wait for Jesus’ coming, I can make
of these preparatory weeks an ongoing rehearsal that stretches far into the
future. I also pray that I will not be so caught up and concerned with the
busyness of the kingdom so as to overlook the welcome of our king.
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