“A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low: the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken.” Isaiah 40
As we wait for Christ to come again, we remember the words “prepare the way of the LORD”. We find ourselves waiting for God to move in our hearts, in our lives, and in the world this Advent season. The prophet Isaiah makes it clear that big changes need to happen to make the pathway clear for God- valleys will be lifted up, mountains and hills made low, uneven ground shall become level and rough places plain. Think about the mountains and hills in your own life that are in need of becoming lower. Think too, of the places where the ground needs to become level again and the rough places smooth so that you are prepared to receive the Lord.
Action: Think of one area of your life where God is asking you to prepare for Him and set aside some time to make those preparations.
Prayer: God of hope and new life, help me prepare for your work in my life this Christmas season. Make my rough places smooth and the mountains in my life low. Reveal yourself to me, O God. Amen.