Last week, on the First Sunday of Advent, we listened to the language of apocalyptic yearnings; that God would split open the heavens, shake up the mountains and reveal a mighty deliverance to the people of God. Such proclamations are normally offered with considerable fear and foreboding. The prophet of doom shakes a finger in our face with messages flush with threats and dangers. This week we focus on the other side of the story. We are offered these warnings, not because God seeks our destruction, but our deliverance. God cares for us with the love of a Shepherd caring for sheep. We are alerted to danger for our benefit and assured of the continual care of God on our behalf. This is also the story of Advent. God comes to us, not as grouch and doomsayer, but as an innocent little baby. In the presence of God, we are offered comfort and peace. Join us as we worship a God well acquainted with our potential to get lost and our need to be back on track with purpose, hope, and joy.
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