PRAYER PAUSE
Saturday, 25 June 2017, The birth of John
the Baptist
FILLED WITH
AWE
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “All their neighbours were filled
with awe and the whole affair was talked about throughout the hill country of
Judaea.” (Luke 1:57-66)
Reflection. It is six months till Christmas! And,
traditionally, John was six months older than Jesus. “The axe is laid to the
root,” said John but it has not yet cut. There is still time. John pronounced
immiment judgement and that is always valid. We have only to think of climate
change today and the danger we are in. Judegement awaits us if we do not change
our ways. John announced judgement but Jesus announced salvation. There is a
way. Jesus gives us that way. We live our life between these two poles: the
hand of history and judgement hangs heavy over us. But there is a way forward
if we welcome Jesus.
Prayer. Lord, help us to be alert to the
danger of doing nothing. May your Spirit awake us to act while we still have
time. Amen
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