Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B
This week’s readings are absolutely beautiful. In our first reading, the great prophet Samuel records how King David realized that he was living in luxury, while the ark of God was dwelling in a tent. He longed to build a house for the ark of God. The prophet Nathan tells David that God will be with him always and the Messiah will come from his line. This is very cool!
King David is revered as the greatest leader Israel ever had, and now the promised redeemer will come from his lineage. St. Paul catches on to this thought as he tells the Romans that what had been kept secret for so long has now come to pass in Jesus.
Do we ever think about that? When we hear the Word proclaimed at every Mass, does it go in one ear and out the other? Do we take time to consider the incredible revelations of our Lord? What had been hidden for centuries we have been privy too. Does it matter to you as you hear the readings each week?
Finally, we have the Gospel of St. Luke. This passage from the first chapter should be highlighted and underlined in every ones bible. Yes, you have my permission to write in your bibles. Make them your own and not just a pretty book on a shelf.
