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Advent is a time that calls people to "wake up!" We are asked to listen for the voice of God in our lives and in our world. During this season, the lectionary turns our attention to John the Forerunner, who breaks out calling loudly in the wilderness to prepare the way for the Messiah! The message is simple, God has come to us, God is calling us, God is about to be revealed to us. Therefore, repent and be baptized for the forgiveness of sins. John's role as the first witness was simply to point people to the Messiah that would come. Too often we get this out of focus. Distracted by other voices it is easy for us to take our focus off of the life and teachings that the scriptures bear witness to. This time of the year we are asked to refocus on the Christ and prepare our hearts in an attitude of repentance, humility and receptivity to the message we are about to hear.
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