He Is With Us

Dear Cathedral Family,

As this long season after Pentecost draws to a close and Advent approaches, the gospel message expands across vast stretches of time, past and future. Jesus takes up his role as a prophet. On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus prepared his disciples for what was to come, soon and in their futures. Here in Luke, he spoke also to all those nearby who might listen—and we are included.

To them, and to us, Jesus describes the struggles in the world that his followers will experience. He speaks of difficult times that will follow his departure, and those times include the now you and I live in today. But there is nothing to fear, Jesus says. He is with us to give us words and wisdom in dealing with the world. And he makes a great promise, “But not a hair of your head will perish.” There is much to be joyful in expecting—his coming again, the life we share in his Body the Church, the coming of God’s kingdom.

This Sunday we will welcome Lev Sindel into this joyful hope. While the world our children face may look frightening to us elders, Jesus reminds us that we have nothing to fear. We belong to him. We are part the household of God.

Faithfully,

Beverly+