The coming of God into our world changes the world:
The vision presented in the first reading from Isaiah speaks about an immense peace, in which even creatures who are naturally against each other instead abide in harmony. This peace is established by the rule of the One upon Whom God has put His Spirit.
We long for this peace by which we acknowledge the very presence of God in our world.
And His presence draws all people to Him. Even the Chosen One of Israel was sent to be a blessing for all people.
Because God is coming into our world, it's time for our lives to change, repenting and producing the fruit of repentance, as John the Baptist calls for while preparing the way for the One mightier than him. This mightier One baptizes with fire that changes lives to live following God's way, which truly changes the world.
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