You don't have to look very far to see we live in an unjust, unfair world.Homelessness here in the UK, post conflict crisis in Sri Lanka and famine in east Africa... The ongoing climate crisis, which of course effects the poor the most.
As we said last week, dark times indeed.
But Jesus is the light of the world, and Advent is the time when we not only remember his coming, but also look forward to his return.
Isaiah 9:2; 9:6-7
We have the light of hope. Not an "I wish it was so" hope, but as Paul put it: "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1)We have faith that Jesus will return, that all the worlds injustice will be removed, that he will rule a world of fairness and love for perfect eternity.
In the dark of humanity's winter, he is our eternal spring.
But that is then. What of now? Jesus has victory now, so how come there is the aforementioned injustice?
Its all about the kingdom of God being here... and incoming.
Jesus IS Lord, and until he returns, he has left the bringing of justice and fairness... to us.
Do you believe this? When you read your Bible, can you see how we are called to do what Jesus did, and "to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favour" (see Luke 4:16-21)
And if you believe it, what are you going to do about it? Because we are called to be doers of the word, not hearers only (James 1:22)
This Advent, why not take a look at what you might DO.
You could volunteer at church. There are also many other places to get up and do something. Here are some links to help you:
Christian Aid
Living lightly
Tear Fund
V inspired
volunteer England
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