Advent comes again

At Advent we wait in joyful expectation and with renewing hope for the Lord who is to come.

Emmanuel, God with us, breaking into the world to dwell with his people everywhere and always.

This is the Good News at Advent, which is ever new, God is with us.

And God (who came as an poor infant) surprises us in meeting us unexpectedly and in un God-like ways, such as, the poor, the troubled and the outcast.

Now is a good time to wait eagerly and joyfully for the Lord, who comes humbly, by doing what he always invites us to do - love him and love neighbor.

Peace, Grace and Joy this Advent season.