Read Rev. 22:1-7, Ps. 95:1-7, Luke 21:34-36
“See, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” (Revelation 22:7)
You still remember that song: Soon and Very soon, we are going to meet the lord… soon and very soon… soon and very soon…. Soon and very soon…. we are going to meet the Lord….alleluia …..alleluia ….we are going to meet the Lord.
Anyway, I think the song can also be understood to mean: “Soon and very soon, Christ is coming to meet with us… soon and very soon…. Soon and very soon…. Soon and very soon, Christ is coming to meet with us… alleluia … alleluia… Christ is coming to meet with us.” The fact that Christ will come to us very soon sets the tone for Advent when we prepare to receive Christ at Christmas.
Yes, Christmas is just a couple of days away and a little drive around town shows that people are already making plans for Christmas. One very common denominator amongst every single person you meet during this period is anxiety.
Jesus knew the danger of anxiety. Hence Jesus told us in today’s Gospel passage: “Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise like a trap.”
Instead, as Jesus says: “Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to escape the tribulations that are imminent and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Jesus is coming soon. Are you prepared to welcome him?
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, may I be found worthy on judgment day. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. God bless you. (Saturday of week 34 in Ordinary Time. Bible Study: Rev. 22:1-7, Ps. 95:1-7, Luke 21:34-36)
© Rev. Fr. Evaristus Abu