Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10 and Matthew 11:2-11 Reflections: As you read and reflect on God’s Word, notice what brings you hope, joy, or peace. Be alert to the areas of your life that may seem dark, vague, even doubtful. John the Baptizer is an icon for us of humility, simplicity, clear vision and confidence in the …
Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10 and Matthew 3:1-12 Reflections: During Advent, the lectionary readings often focus on the nature of God’s kingdom and future events of restoration when Jesus returns to earth. These prophetic readings mingle with others that expressly invite us to respond now with repentance and readiness in light of our future hope of Christ’s …
Readings: Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 24:36-44 Reflections: Advent is the season when Jesus’ followers remember his first coming, and practice watchful prayer and soulful readiness in anticipation of his second coming at the end of the age. Advent readings can aid our attentiveness to ways God comes to us now in comfort and care, provision and help, safe-keeping …
Monday: John 21:1-4 Tuesday: John 21:5-8 Wednesday: John 21:9-14 Thursday: John 21:15-19 Friday: John 21:20-25 REFLECTION QUESTIONS: 1. Having witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection, the disciples try to return to what had been normal to them. Jesus met them where they were, but he didn’t leave them there. Are there places in your life where, after encountering …