Come, Let Us Adore Him

A special Advent reflection from THP Volunteer Mary Jo LeGrand ('00-'01).

Come to where my Spirit came upon my mother and yours. Come, meet your mother in the little house of Nazareth. In the womb she gave me, my heart beats for you. Come away with me to this quiet place and stay with us for a while. There is room for you in the stillness. You, too, will be filled with good things and not sent away empty; for my mercy is from age to age.

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Make your journey to Bethlehem, the House of Bread. In the manger they gave me, I wait for you. For whom do you labor and what has taken from you your rest? Lay down your burdens as gifts to me. Give me your gold—your status, your title, your very well-formed perspective, your platform, and your problems. I will be your king. Give me your frankincense—all that you love so dearly, for I love them too, and I know that they are very good. I will be your God. Give me your myrrh—your sin, your shame, and all that you fear. Give it all to me and I will give you life. Here, in this place where animals live, take me as your king, your God, and your savior. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.

Come to Jerusalem. Follow me. Be my disciple. Meet me at the cross they gave me. Walk with me to the tomb they prepared for me. It will not hold us, you or me. Do not be afraid. The tomb is not our home.

All you who are thirsty, come to the water! You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat; come without paying and without cost. Come to me, abide in me. When you look for me, you will find me. Yes, when you seek me with all your heart. Like a womb receives a child, receive me. Like a bride receives her groom, receive me. At the altar, receive me. I am the baby, the Son, and the Lamb. Come to the womb, the manger, the cross. Come, come to the feast! It has all been prepared for you. Eat, and be satisfied.

Come, let us adore Him!

THP Volunteer Mary Jo LeGrand ('00-'01), front row right, with Louverture Cleary students and other Volunteer missionaries from 2000-2001.

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