Church in the Windshield

Church in the Windshield

Advent Preparation

December 2, 2018

It’s hard to believe that it is the Advent Season already! Our motorhome is parked in the “Bus Barn” and we agreed that we would not travel with it until after the Advent . . . unless there was an emergency . . . unless . . . unless.

The weather has been so cold for so long that I wonder if the diesel would even start . . . though I know it would. I go to the building and check the thermometer on the wall; its 26 degrees but the temperature in the motorhome basement (where the water pipes are located) is 33 degrees. Though the building is insulated and the water pipes have always been above freezing, (so far) I still check . . . and day dream about our next trip. Which church will we see next in our windshield?  Perhaps it will be your church; it’s a mystery . . . (to be continued).

As we prepare for the Advent season we ponder over the wonderful journey that we have had these past six months visiting churches, meeting people and hearing great messages! Certainly, we have grown in our faith, appreciated different ways of worship and loved God’s people. What a joy it is for us to share our journey in the blog. We give God thanks for each of you, our readers, and wish you well in this Advent Season.

So here we are in the first Sunday of Advent, we light the first of four candles that surround the white Christ candle. The candle is purple; its flickering light illuminates the altar and casts interesting shadows on the back wall of the church. The shadows dance, wave and sway with a light so inviting . . . so mesmerizing that I can almost feel warmth from it. I stare at the light for a while, and ponder what it means. Even in a darkened room, this little light gives out rays of hope and encouragement.  Somehow then, the worries and struggles of the day seem a little less cumbersome; a little more manageable and life is good.  Is it any wonder then, that the first lit candle on the Advent wreath is the HOPE candle?  The purple candle represents the royalty of God, so rich, so pure . . . so holy . . . so awesome!

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. (Isaiah 9:2)

Until next time, light a candle for Jesus, accept Him and receive the Hope of Eternal Life!

Drivers behind the windshield, Ron & Sheron

Epilogue: Lost my nerve . . . winterized the motorhome!