December 5, 2022

There is a New Yorker cartoon of a pie chart titled “The Wheel of No”.  Divided up in the chart are various responses. “Absolutely! But, first let me check with my roommate/ partner/ middle school friend/ dry cleaner….”.  And “Huh!” There is also, “Interesting!” As well as, “Can I get back to you?” and “Let me think about it.”

All responses in the pie chart = NO. Funny, but true. Jesus, on the other hand, is God’s YES to the world. “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

“Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Second Sunday in Advent – BCP)