elijah is coming
“The scribes claim that Elijah must come first.” —Matthew 17:10
Before Jesus came the first time, the new Elijah, St. John the Baptizer, came (Mt 17:12). Before Jesus comes the final time, Elijah will come (Mal 3:23). Before Jesus comes into our hearts and world this Christmas season, Elijah will also come.
Elijah comes as a prophet. His words are “as a flaming furnace” (Sir 48:1). He calls us to repentance and purification. He turns “back the hearts of fathers toward their sons” and daughters, and thereby restores family life and re-establishes the people of God (Sir 48:10).
To meet Christ this Christmas, we must let the prophetic word penetrate and judge “the reflections and thoughts” of our hearts (Heb 4:12). Then we will repent and be forgiven as we forgive those who have sinned against us (Mt 6:12) — especially our spouses, children, and parents. Through the prophetic word, the mountains will be leveled, the valleys filled, the crooked ways made straight, and the rough ways made smooth (Lk 3:5). If we obey the prophetic word of new Elijahs, the way will be prepared for Christ’s coming (Lk 3:4), and we will meet Jesus this Christmas in a life-changing, world-changing way.
Prayer: Father, grace me with repentance even if I must be “reduced...to straits” (Sir 48:2).
Promise: “Give us new life, and we will call upon Your name.” —Ps 80:19
Praise: St. Lucy’s prayers were instrumental in the healing of her mother from hemorrhages.
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