12/14/2025
What is ours to do as we prepare our hearts? Thank you Deb for this inspiration.
Saturday, December 13, 2025 Rev. Deb Parker-Hill
Luke 3:10 (NRSVUE)
“And the crowds asked him, ‘What, then, should we do?’ ”
Reflection: As the crowds gathered around John, their question was simple and urgent, “What should we do?” When we face the unknowns in life, when we’re at the margins of our existence, that is often the question, “What should we do?” The beauty of prophet’s response to those seeking God in the wilderness is the affirmation that each one holds the capacity for faithful action. His answer was practical – share what you have, act with integrity, refuse to exploit others.
Advent acknowledges this liminal space between the known and unknown, as we long for clarity, and invites us into holy questioning. We wait for Christ’s coming, but our waiting is not passive. It stirs us to examine our lives, our choices, and our priorities. Advent preparation isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about small, faithful acts that make room for and embody Christ’s light.
Today, let this question guide you. What should I do? What should I do to embody God’s hope, peace, joy and love in the particulars of my life?
Prayer: Holy One, guide our hearts as we prepare the way for Christ. Help us act with compassion and choose justice in the ordinary moments of this day. Make our waiting active and our hope bold, that we may reflect your coming light. Amen.