From today's reading: 4 This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, 5 "Tell the daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Matthew 21:4-5
Today's reading is from the Palm Sunday entry into Jerusalem. I find it significant that we picture Mary, great with child, riding to Bethlehem on the back of a donkey and here, near the end of his life, Jesus is once again riding on a donkey going to Jerusalem where he will face his death. It is the life he led betweeen these to events that leads us into the knowledge and love of God. I picture a Jesus full of joy and love and hope for the world.
Advent is a season of expectation and hope and preparation. While the whole world has gotten ahead of itself and jumped into Christmas, we traditional Christians are experiencing the kind of anticipation that comes with waiting for the birth of a child. That is a great metaphor for Advent.
Take time out during this four weeks to enjoy Advent and to help you focus on the hope, love, joy and peace that should be inherent in Advent, I would direct you to a website called "Busted Halo" for their Advent Calendar. http://bustedhalo.com/features/advent-calendar-2011
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