On that day a fountain shall be opened. Zechariah 13:1-9

 As we enter into the season of Advent we hear the voices of prophets speaking to us. In this passage of scripture, the prophet Zechariah brings words of hope alongside words of rebuke. God intends to remove the voices of false prophets who have led the people of God astray. In turn God will purify the people of God so that they can proclaim that the Lord is truly their God.

Advent, as a season of preparation, calls on us to listen to voices that will bring us closer to God. It is no secret that our society allows for many voices that attempt to command our attention. Finding the voice of a prophet of God can be tricky. Hold fast to those voices that move us to become pure in spirit. In God’s fountain we shall be cleansed, and our relationship to God will be refreshed.

May this season of Advent prepare you to receive God as the one and only voice that brings peace to our lives, our hearts, and to the world.

Dear God, open my ears to the words of your true prophets today. Help me to listen to those voices, that my heart will be ready for a Christmas celebration.

Joyfully Serving Christ,
Pastor Gary
November 30, 2023