The Way

Last week we explored how the context for repentance is the in-breaking movement of the Kingdom of Heaven to which we turn and join.  We step out into the “way of the Lord.”  This coming Sunday is Joy Sunday, or “Gaudete” as it's sometimes called, which comes from the Latin word for “rejoice.”  We'll be reading from Isaiah 35, which also uses the metaphor of the “way” to provide context for our joy.

Like repentance, joy has context.  Joy is framed within Israel's movement from the desert of exile to liberation in Zion.  To get there, she travels along the “Way of Holiness” that God establishes and protects.  At the end of the journey, everlasting joy awaits her.  

There are some surprises along the Way, of course.  So on Sunday we'll look at the map, consider the starting point and the destination, and take in the scenery.  

I look forward to rejoicing with you!