“On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines.” Isaiah 25:6
The one thing that Jesus preached about more than anything else during his ministry was the coming of the kingdom of God. Over and over again, Jesus used metaphors like a mustard seed, a lost coin, and fine pearls to describe what the kingdom of God is like. The kingdom is somewhat hidden and can be hard to see. Jesus used these images and parables to remind us to keep our eyes on the prize- the prize of the final coming of the kingdom of God. The feast described in Isaiah also gives us a glimpse of what life with God is like both in the here and now and for all eternity. As we wait this advent season we recognize that what we are waiting for has already arrived even as we wait for it to finally come.
Action: Open your eyes to the kingdom of God around you.
Prayer: Dear God, today I pray again the words your son taught us in the Lord’s prayer “thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Help me to see the unique ways you are calling me to do my part to follow you and help your kingdom come. Amen.