December 19
Christ as Radix Jesse (Root of Jesse)
Isaiah 11:1, 10, Micah 5:11, Romans 15:8-13, Revelations 5:1-5
I want to be filled this Advent…filled to overflowing. Not with fruitcake, but with joy! I want to believe in the peace of Christ that passes all understanding, not cheesy advertising tempting me to buy what I do not need! I want to abound in hope, not debt! I do not want to get sucked into ‘Bigger…Better…Faster’
Our Lord’s title here, ‘Out of the Root’ contradicts ‘Bigger…Better…Faster.’ A life based on ‘Bigger…Better…Faster’ expects a genealogy starting from the top of the mighty Redwood, not the root. And yet, that’s where it all begins isn’t it? The root.
How are our roots?
If I over spend, driving my family deeper into debt just to have the latest fad or my children the hottest toy this Christmas…would that be an indication of a shallow root system?
If I tap my foot in line behind the old, slow or just plain bothersome-to-me person in the check out line…would that be an indication of a dry root system?
If I smile at the handsome Marine collecting Toys for Tots but scowl at my husband when he walks into the room…would that be an indication of a rotten root system?
If I only did good to those who did good to me…would that be an indication of a stunted root system?
Out of the Root of Jesse comes the baby King. From humble beginnings to magnificent eternity. From one man’s son comes the Son to save all men.
Weep not, the Lion of the Tribe of Juda, the Root of David…He’s coming!
Am I ready?
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by Fr Jacques Philippe.
I think we all need tending to our roots at some time or another, to say any different would seem prideful. God is so good and generous He faithfully gives us these gentle reminders.
I am thankful for the reminders, here, among my Catholic sisters.
Peace be with all of you the remainder of Advent.
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Lovely as always. I keep trying to pull out those roots of sin in my life, too, and it’s easy to be discouraged. A very recent miscarriage has made this season more difficult, but your words are really bringing me more comfort than you can possibly know. God bless you!
I’ve not been around for a few days and this meditation is just as lovely and “deep” as the others have been. Thank you for the reminder
I also love Angela’s comment about what are we feeding our roots! That is so crucial to the strength and vibrancy of our root system!
God Bless.
Laura recently posted..Advent Daybook – Day 17
what strikes me the most is that Christ humbly accepted to become part of earthly roots- the divine to the base
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Thank you for the truth. I can’t begin to tell you how many of these I have fallen prey to ~ past and present!
I almost want to say, “Where do you get this stuff?!”, but I am sure I know where. God is most certainly working hard in and through you.
Blessings, Michelle
Michelle, your words, they brought tears. Yes…God has to work hard with me, on me and for me. He has His work cut out for Him.
Jenny recently posted..December 19
I guess He is working here too!:)
Keep these meditations coming, Jenny. I need the reminder every day to stay on track. I’m getting my dad’s genealogy ready for a Christmas gift, so the root theme really fits in.
Connie Rossini recently posted..YOU are your child’s model of prayer
Connie, thank you for your encouragement. You have no idea how perfect your timing.
Jenny recently posted..December 12
I can’t get the picture of fertilizer out of my head…How are we feeding our roots?
Angela Pea recently posted..Sweet Shot Tuesday – December 11
Yes! How and what!
Jenny recently posted..December 17
Well, having spread a boatload of compost and poo in the garden this past weekend, all I can think of is smelly stuff…:)
Yes…in need of some tending here, those roots. Thanks for speaking this truth!
Hi LuAnne, you are welcome. I speak as much to myself, maybe more so.
Jenny recently posted..December 16
Oiy…some rotten roots going on over here. Whew…
Thanks for the reminder…time to tend those roots : )
Theresa recently posted..Novena: St. John of the Cross {Day 9}
Good Morning Theresa. The process of root tending, or root pulling seems to be a constant in my life.
Jenny recently posted..December 15