It is always a blessing when you get the word that someone
was actually listening to your sermon! Sunday was the day our lectionary gospel
text introduced John the Baptizer in the new Year A. We all would have rather
had the run-up-to Christmas story to contemplate…but it was what it was. So I
went with it.
I introduced John as a herald…explaining what exactly a
herald's task was…the one sent ahead to announce an important coming event. The word
did not get lost in the sermon, as one of my younger parishioners looked up at his
grandmother and asked, “Who is Harold?”
I was thrilled that the little guy was listening.
God is still sending Harolds today. Who is heralding Jesus
for you?
Happy 10th day of Advent!
1 comment:
I love it when children let the truth out. How right. "Who is and am I heralding Jesus. Thanks for a great one!
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