These are the words from Isaiah which John the Baptist will echo as he preaches on the coming of Christ. Both prophets speak to a people who need to get ready to receive the one who is about to appear...
Though we find ourselves post-resurrection on this side of the story, we don't need to dismiss it as a message to a people long ago. The message is still fresh for us today. We must still make room for him in our lives. When we fill our lives up with messages from tv, radio, internet, texting, social media, etc... so that every space is packed and we have no margin left for anything or anyone, how do we let God in?
It's only September still, but the words, "Let every heart prepare him room..." shouts loudly in my mind.
Is there room in your life for Christ?
Readings: Isaiah 39:1-41:16; Ephesians 1:1-23; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 23:25-28
