Watch and Learn---Christ Says
TUE EP Reflection 121421 Watch and learn (PS 45; Zec. 2: 1-13; Matt 24: 32-44) The more I read these scriptures, the more an image was forming in my mind. It is an image of Christ the King, the first born of all creation. I felt encouraged to read with care and in meditation. I began with Psalm 45 which depicted a message from God to King Cyrus who was not an Israelite. God’s words to him were tender and full of love and mercy. This was definitely a picture of the character of our God who loves us despite ourselves and our failings. The bible tells us that Christ died for all: “He is himself the sacrifice for our sins— and not only for our sins but also for the sins of the whole world.” What a blessed message to hear at the close of Advent, looking forward to the birth of our Savior. So, look not to your failures or your sins, the savior is at hand, begin to seek him with all your heart, mind and soul. Watch and learn. One of the greatest advantages of contemplation is that our seeki