We just had to drive to Chicago for a holiday gathering of my company and then some meetings (for me) and shopping (for my wife). The trip was Tuesday just two days after a nasty snowstorm caused my daughter and her husband much stress and an extra two hours on their trip to the Chicago area on Sunday.
I was looking for guidance on the best route. I needed an authoritative voice with current information. So, I did what any self-respecting geek would do–I went online. My anticipation of a good trip was enhanced by knowing the correct route to avoid more snow.
The Jewish people had been living in anticipation of a new leader for hundreds of years. Yet, when he came, many missed it. But a group of scientist/philosophers (often called “wise men”) from another land read the signs, listened to the Spirit and followed the route laid out for them to the birth place.
A group of shepherds were open to the leading of God. When angels spoke to them, they were prepared. They listened, and then they acted. They also followed the route laid out for them to the birth place.
Where is God leading you this Advent? Are you reading the signs and listening to the Spirit?
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