Come Lord Jesus

( I wrote this for MCC Advent Devotional Series 2019 )

"Come Quickly" (Revelation of John 22:7). John says this near the end of his revelation from God to the early church. The book is about the Roman Empire. John's bizarre message of monsters, lakes of fire and the great whore of Babylon is a message of support of the early church in the face of persecution. The church wants the pain and suffering to end now. They want God/Jesus/Holy Spirit to protect them. Prophecy is about justice and peace in the here and now, as well as an end of the world idea when everything will be put in the right order.

 

In our world, we have many problems. We are battling climate change, trying to speak to economic inequality, being in endless wars and participating in awful political and religious discourse. Where do we start in order to make changes in the worlds live in?

 

Joe Grove attends Hanover Mennonite in Ontario. His wife passed away this summer. He has been a strong supporter of MCC and the church over the many years of his life. Joe has put together 1000 quilts/comforters for the people in this world who are hungry, injured and cold. He is doing this until the Lord comes again.

 

Lord, we have waited for over 2000 years for you to return after ascending to heaven. I find that too long to wait. Come quickly and come now, so MCC and other groups do not have try to fix the problems in humanity.  Come now, and come quickly, Lord. Come this Advent, and repair all the damage we have done. Please.

 

Fred Redekop