Third Monday of Advent

Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; As king he shall reign and govern wisely, he shall do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah shall be saved, Israel shall dwell in security. This is the name they give him: "The LORD our justice."

God is just. He never burdens us with trials or obstacles we can’t carry or overcome. Like Mary and Joseph, we will be faced by many difficulties because of our faith in God, but as long as we trust in Him and live in the footsteps of Jesus, then we will be saved and secure our souls from evil and death.

What trials and obstacles are we facing? How can we show our trust in God as we face these difficulties? Are we truly doing a good job of preparing the way of the Lord in our lives?

O Lord, may your justice rule over us and the whole world.

Amen.