"Christ Has Come"

Christ has come. He has, it has happened, and yet, it is still happening.

The reflection of glory, the exact imprint of God's being, the One who sustains all things.

He has come, and He is with us.

Though the world changes, things move and morph, Christ remains steady.

Though we grow faint in our faithfulness, Christ remains faithful.

Though the world around us appears dark, Christ remains light.

Though we feel lost, Christ remains our guide.

He puts the song of gladness in our hearts, the dances in our feet.

Apart from Him we have little. With Him we are held together, all parts, sustained.

Christ has come. He has come, and yet, it is still happening.

Redemption is still active, things are still being renewed and refreshed.

He has come, and He is with us.

He is present in the service of our neighbor,

In the smile of a child,

In the radiance of the sun,

In the brilliance of the moon and snow.

He has come, and He is with us.

Does He give you hope?

Does He provide warmth?

Why has He come for you? What is He doing? How is He working?

He has come, and He is with us.

Listen closely to His teaching.

Feel His heartbeat for you.

Breathe in the breath He gives to you.

Christ has come, and still we wait, not in a passive, dismissive way, but in an exciting, passionate way. We wait actively, listen attentively, and act accordingly.

See the light of Christ, and live in the light. He has come, and He is still coming.

The symbolic act of experiencing advent is in itself an act of worship.

Waiting actively, preparing to receive yet again.

Open up your hands to receive, each day, each minute you are alive.

Christ is coming,

Christ has come.

It is still happening.