#Ablaze
So, why do I choose an image of a dove against a background of fire? It's because much Advent focus relates to John the Baptist. John preached with fiery passion to prepare the way for the coming Christ.
John declared that one was coming after him who will "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire." (Matthew 3: 11). In Matthew's gospel that prophecy is followed by John's baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. As Jesus came up from the water "he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him." (Matthew 3: 16).
Dove and fire are contrasting metaphors for the work of the Holy Spirit who both brings peace and sets hearts ablaze with love for God and neighbour.
The reflection on AdventWord today asks 4 questions:
- What sets your heart on fire?
- How are you ablaze with the good news of Jesus?
- How are you spreading love in the world?
- Where is the fire in your baptism?
I'll just leave those questions there for you dear reader. (And for me too.)
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