From the Vanderbilt RCL listings: http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=290 gives one of my favorite listings: The Song of Zechariah. Paving the way. Opening the Door. Bringing it all into focus.
God's long-intended, long-awaited plan to come himself as shepherd and leader, God incarnate, born humble, the whole grand story, starts on this Sunday, as the readings point so clearly forward, that Advent begins next week.
Today in Disciple, we discusses the "page-turning" moments of God's covenant building. Sarah's son, Hannah's son, Elizabeth's son, and Mary's Son. Times when God writes history HIS way.
Sarah and Hannah barren, Elizabeth too old, and Mary unmarried, virgin, and too young................ and God turns histories biggest corners for His covenant people.
Superb reflection time for pastors, too, in the reading from Jeremiah 23, as God condemns the pastors who destroy and scatter, and promises to re-gather HIMSELF and then appoint shepherds who will function in the model of the Good Shepherd.
A good week for reflection, that can lead to a fine moment of preaching the Word on Sunday.
No comments:
Post a Comment